Require the Federal Communications Commission to study the impact of broadcast media consolidation on local news and community representation.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Broadcast VOICES Act?
The Broadcast VOICES Act is stalled in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees as of June 9, 2025. The chairs of these committees must act to schedule a vote for the bill to move forward. Most bills fail to receive a committee vote, and this proposal has seen no activity since June 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Broadcast VOICES Act (H.R. 3879 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8072 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8072 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4158 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4158 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Steven Horsford (D-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.