S. 867: Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-05):
Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking action against or imposing certain conditions on individuals on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or disseminated by the individuals or their affiliates.
Specifically, the FCC may not revoke a license or authorization of, or otherwise take action against, an individual or entity on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or otherwise disseminated by the individual or entity or an affiliate thereof. Further, the FCC may not impose conditions on its approval of certain transactions on the basis of viewpoints broadcast or otherwise disseminated by the individual or entity seeking approval of the transaction, or an affiliate thereof.
Under the bill, the FCC retains its authority to take action or impose conditions on the basis of (1) violations of certain existing laws regarding lottery information, fraud, and obscene language; or (2) the broadcast or other dissemination of content that constitutes incitement under the First Amendment.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-05 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2025-10-06 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2025-12-04 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD 2026-03-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 867 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 867?
S. 867 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 867 are available on congress.gov.
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