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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced June 10, 2025 by Steven Horsford · Last progress June 10, 2025
Creates new federal steps to increase ownership of broadcast stations by socially disadvantaged individuals by (1) requiring the FCC to collect data and report recommendations, (2) establishing a tax‑certificate program to encourage sales to socially disadvantaged owners, and (3) creating a transferable tax credit for donations of stations to certified charities that train socially disadvantaged people. The bill sets reporting and certification duties for the FCC, rules and limits on eligible sales and holding periods, a one‑year delayed start for the tax‑certificate program, a 16‑year sunset for that program, and tax treatment changes effective for taxable years after enactment.
Broadcast VOICES Act