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                V-Chip**Background**

The FCC’s Political Programming staff is responsible for overseeing implementation of Federal statutes and for administering rules and regulations relating to political programming and campaign advertising on radio and television broadcast stations, cable television systems, satellite TV (also referred to as “Direct Broadcast Satellite” or “DBS”) providers, and satellite radio (also referred to as “Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services” or “SDARS”) licensees.  The Political Programming staff carries out its responsibilities in the Media Bureau’s Policy Division.

Fact Sheet:  FCC Political Programming Rules

**Areas of Authority**

The FCC’s political programming and campaign advertising rules generally govern the circumstances under which broadcast stations and other regulatees air political-related advertisements.  The FCC’s Political Programming staff resolves issues relating to, among other things:

“Reasonable access” by legally qualified candidates for federal office
	“Equal opportunities” (frequently referred to as “equal time”) for legally qualified federal, state, and local candidates
	The prohibition on censorship of candidate-sponsored ads
	“Lowest Unit Charges” and “Comparable Rates” that broadcast stations and cable systems may charge legally qualified candidates for their advertisements
	On-air sponsorship identification for political advertisements
	Online political files that broadcast stations and other regulatees must maintain for public inspectionThe FCC generally does not:

Review or pre-approve the content of political ads before they are broadcast
	Ensure the accuracy of statements that are made by candidates and issue advertisers
	Require broadcast stations and other regulatees to provide all sides of controversial issues
	Oversee the nature and extent of the coverage that individual candidates receive in news programs**Political Inspection Files**

Broadcast stations, cable system operators, DBS providers, and SDARS licensees are required to maintain public inspection files, of which political files are a part.  Political files contain, among other things:

Information about requests for the purchase of broadcast time by or on behalf of legally qualified candidates
	Information about requests for the purchase of broadcast time by issue advertisers whose ads communicate a message relating to any political matter of national importance
	Information about free time given to legally qualified candidates for public officePolitical files are available for public inspection in an online database hosted by the FCC.  The public may access the political files of any broadcast station, cable system operator, DBS provider or SDARS licensee at: https://publicfiles.fcc.gov

**Electioneering Communications Database**

Pursuant to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, the FCC is required to maintain an Electioneering Communications Database to allow the public to determine whether a communication sent via a broadcast station, network, cable system and/or satellite system can or cannot reach 50,000 or more people in a particular Congressional District or State.  The Electioneering Communications Database may be found at: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecd

**Federal Statutes and Administrative Rules Governing Political Programming**

Federal statutes relating to the FCC and political programming may be found in Title 47 of the United States Code.  The FCC’s administrative rules and regulations governing political programming may be found in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.  For your convenience, you may access these statutes and rules at: https://www.fcc.gov/media/policy/statutes-and-rules-candidate-appearances-advertising

**Contact Information**

If you have questions concerning the FCC’s political programming and recordkeeping rules, you may contact the Political Programming staff at (202) 418-1440 or campaignlaw@fcc.gov

If you have questions concerning political-related robocalls or unwanted political-related text messages that you are receiving on your landline or mobile phone, please visit the FCC’s Consumer Complaint Center at: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) also shares some authority in regulating political advertising.  For further information about the FEC’s regulatory authority in this area, you may visit its website located at:  https://www.fec.gov

**Political Programming and Recordkeeping Headlines**


2022

10/25/22 - Consent DecreeCapital Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

10/6/22 - Consent DecreeLloyd Lane, Incorporated Consent Decree

10/3/22 - Consent Decree3G Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

9/23/22 - Consent DecreeEnrico Brancadora and WIBG Limited Liability Company Consent Decree

9/21/22 - Consent DecreeSea-Mar Community Health Center Consent Decree

9/21/22 - Consent DecreeDJRO Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

9/19/22 - Consent DecreeSunbury Broadcasting Corporation Consent Decree

9/16/22 - Consent DecreeRed Apple Media, Inc. Consent Decree

9/13/22 - Consent DecreeSt. Barnabas Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

8/9/22 - Consent DecreeThe Scranton Times, LP Consent Decree

8/9/22 - Consent DecreeRadio Vermont, Inc. Consent Decree

8/9/22 - Consent DecreeLRS Radio, LLC Consent Decree

8/9/22 - Consent DecreeCommunity Broadcasters, LLC Consent Decree

8/5/22 - Consent DecreeReynolds Media, Inc. Consent Decree

7/18/22 - Consent DecreeConnoisseur Media License Consent Decree

7/18/22 - Consent DecreeTesiero, Joseph C Consent Decree

7/15/22 - Consent DecreeMediaCo WBLS License LLC Consent Decree

7/15/22 - Consent DecreeMediaCo WQHT License LLC Consent Decree

7/13/22 - Consent DecreeFM Radio Licenses, LLC Consent Decree

7/12/22 - Consent DecreeIZ Communications Corporation Consent Decree

7/12/22 - Consent DecreePMJ Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

7/11/22 - Consent DecreeFoxfur Communications, LLC Consent Decree

7/11/22 - Consent DecreeHall Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

7/8/22 - Consent DecreeCranesville Block Company, Inc. Consent Decree

7/8/22 - Consent DecreeAlexander Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

7/6/22 - Consent DecreeGreat Eastern Radio, LLC Consent Decree

7/6/22 - Consent DecreeBark Out Loud Dogs Media, LLC Consent Decree

6/30/22 - Consent DecreeRadio Power, Inc. Consent Decree

6/30/22 - Consent DecreeNew Hampshire Family Radio, LLC Consent Decree

6/28/22 - Consent DecreeEquity Communications, LP Consent Decree

6/23/22 - Consent DecreeLakes Media, LLC Consent Decree

6/22/22 - Consent DecreeFayette Broadcasting Corp. Consent Decree

6/17/22 - Consent DecreeOm Sai Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

6/16/22 - Consent DecreePuffer Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

6/2/22 - Public NoticeEffective Date of Political File Rules Set

5/3/22 - Consent DecreeLearn Broadcasting Corporation Consent Decree

5/3/22 - Consent DecreeChinook Concert Broadcasters Consent Decree

5/2/22 - Consent DecreeBlue Sky Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

5/2/22 - Consent DecreeTaylor Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

4/28/22 - Consent DecreeInland Northwest Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

4/28/22 - Consent DecreeRichard L. Garcia Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

4/27/22 - Consent DecreeMoy Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

4/27/22 - Consent DecreeGow Media, LLC Consent Decree

4/26/22 - Consent DecreeResonate Hawaii LLC Consent Decree

4/26/22 - Consent Decree45 North Media Inc. Consent Decree

4/25/22 - Consent DecreeSocorro Community Radio, LLC Consent Decree

4/22/22 - Consent DecreeResort Radio, LLC Consent Decree

4/19/22 - Consent DecreeVictoria Radioworks, LLC Consent Decree

4/19/22 - Consent DecreeSummit Broadcasting Group, LLC Consent Decree

4/18/22 - Consent DecreeMeruelo Radio Holdings, LLC Consent Decree

4/15/22 - Consent DecreeGeorge Country Media, Inc. Consent Decree

4/15/22 - Consent DecreeWBIN Media Co., Inc. Consent Decree

4/14/22 - Consent DecreeCoyote Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

4/14/22 - Consent DecreePremier Broadcasters, Inc. Consent Decree

4/13/22 - Consent DecreeMutual Broadcasting System, LLC Consent Decree

4/13/22 - Consent DecreeMulticultural Radio Broadcasting Licensee, LLC Consent Decree

4/11/22 - Consent DecreeKWRL, LLC Consent Decree

4/11/22 - Consent DecreeTaxi License Corporation Consent Decree

4/8/22 - Consent DecreeBureau Denies Political Programming Complaint of Jim Condit, Jr.

4/8/22 - Consent DecreeEagle Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

4/8/22 - Consent DecreeKJDY, LLC Consent Decree

4/6/22 - Consent DecreeHightower Radio, Inc. Consent Decree

4/6/22 - Consent DecreeKCMB, LLC Consent Decree

4/4/22 - Consent DecreeHorizon Broadcasting Group, LLC Consent Decree

4/4/22 - Consent DecreeBicoastal Media Licenses, LLC Consent Decree

4/1/22 - Consent DecreeRadio Pacific, Inc. Consent Decrees

4/1/22 - Consent DecreeMomentum Broadcasting LP Consent Decree

3/31/22 - Consent DecreeMissoula Broadcasting Company, LLC Consent Decree

3/31/22 - Consent DecreeJodesha Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

3/30/22 - Consent DecreeJeri Lyn Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

3/30/22 - Consent DecreeD.R. Rice Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

3/17/22 - Consent DecreeEADS Broadcasting Corporation Consent Decree

3/17/22 - Consent DecreeCrista Ministries Consent Decree

3/15/22 - Consent DecreeFutures and Options, Inc. Consent Decree

3/15/22 - Consent DecreeEMG2, LLC Consent Decree

3/14/22 - Consent DecreeJoy Media Ministries Consent Decree

3/14/22 - Consent DecreeExtra Mile Media, Inc. Consent Decree

3/10/22 - Consent DecreePacific Telestations, LLC Consent Decree

3/8/22 - Consent DecreeAlexandra Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

3/8/22 - Consent DecreeOne Putt Consent Decree

2/10/22 - PNEffective Date Set for Political Programming Rules

1/25/22 - R&OFCC Adopts Updated Political Programming and Record-Keeping Rules

1/5/22 - Consent DecreeNew Century Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree


2021

12/22/21 - Consent DecreeKBUK Radio, Inc. Consent Decree

12/22/21 - Consent DecreeWharton County Radio, Inc.

12/21/21 - Consent DecreeRick L. Murphy Consent Decree

12/21/21 - Consent DecreeMillennium Media, Inc. Consent Decree

12/20/21 - Consent DecreeMarvin Vosper Consent Decree

12/20/21 - Consent DecreeNew West Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Consent Decree

12/16/21 - Consent DecreeKPAN Broadcasters Consent Decree

12/16/21 - Consent DecreeWest Waves, Inc. Consent Decree

12/15/21 - Consent DecreeIca Radio Ltd. Consent Decree

12/15/21 - Consent DecreePerryton Radio, Inc. Consent Decree

12/14/21 - Consent DecreeIliad Media Twin Falls, LLC Consent Decree

12/14/21 - Consent DecreeLazer Licenses, LLC Consent Decree

12/9/21 - Consent DecreeUnivision Radio Stations Group, Inc. Consent Decree

12/9/21 - Consent DecreeEntravision Holdings, LLC Consent Decree

12/8/21 - Consent DecreeSkywest Media LLC Consent Decree

12/8/21 - Consent DecreeBig River Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

12/3/21 - Consent DecreeBravo Mic Communications, LLC Consent Decree

12/3/21 - Consent DecreeMurphy Air, LLC Consent Decree

12/1/21 - Consent DecreeRufus Resources, LLC Consent Decree

12/1/21 - Consent DecreeL.M.N.O.C. Broadcasting LLC Consent Decree

11/22/21 - Consent DecreeStellar Media Consent Decree

11/16/21 - Consent DecreeKBEST Media, LLC Consent Decree

11/16/21 - Consent DecreeAmericom Limited Partnership Consent Decree

11/15/21 - Consent DecreeBrazos Valley Communications, Ltd. Consent Decree

11/15/21 - Consent DecreeBrazos Communications West, LLC Consent Decree

11/12/21 - Consent DecreeBroady Media Group, LLC Consent Decree

11/12/21 - Consent DecreeBig Horn Media, Inc. Consent Decree

11/10/21 - Consent DecreeFoster Communications Company, Inc. Consent Decree

11/10/21 - Consent DecreeBroadway Media LS, LLC Consent Decree

11/9/21 - Consent DecreeMad Dog Wireless, Inc. Consent Decree

11/9/21 - Consent DecreePatrick Broadcasting LP Consent Decree

11/8/21 - Consent DecreeEstrella Radio License of Dallas LLC Consent Decree

11/8/21 - Consent DecreeEstrella Radio License of Houston LLC Consent Decree

11/5/21 - Consent DecreeAlpine Radio, LLC Consent Decree

11/4/21 - Consent DecreeSummit American, Inc. Consent Decree

11/4/21 - Consent DecreeAlabama Media, LLC Consent Decree

11/3/21 - Consent DecreeMBM Texas Valley, LLC Consent Decree

11/3/21 - Consent DecreeLahontan Valley Broadcasting Company, LLC Consent Decree

11/2/21 - Consent DecreePampa Broadcasters, Inc. Consent Decree

11/2/21 - Consent DecreeTackett-Boazman Broadcasting, LP Consent Decree

10/29/21 - Consent DecreeMajestic Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

10/29/21 - Consent DecreeFremont Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

10/28/21 - Consent DecreeCentex Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

10/28/21 - Consent DecreeATW Media, LLC Consent Decree

10/27/21 - Consent DecreeS&R Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

10/27/21 - Consent DecreeZIA Broadcasting Company Consent Decree

10/25/21 - Consent DecreeCameron Broadcasting. Inc. Consent Decree

10/25/21 - Consent DecreeSanpete County Broadcasting Co. Consent Decree

10/21/21 - Consent Decree97.5 Licensee TX, LLC Consent Decree

10/21/21 - Consent DecreeVillecom, LLC Consent Decree

10/20/21 - Consent DecreeMBC of Texas-KGGR. Consent Decree

10/20/21 - Consent DecreeRiver Rat Radio. Consent Decree

9/28/21 - Consent DecreeCD Broadcasting Inc. Consent Decree

9/8/21 - Consent DecreeSunrise Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

9/8/21 - Consent DecreeKNZA, Inc. Consent Decree

8/17/21 - Consent DecreeHull Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

8/13/21 - Consent DecreePikes Peak Radio, LLC Consent Decree

8/12/21 - Consent DecreeNew Media Broadcasters, Inc. Consent Decree

8/4/21 - NPRMFCC Proposes Updating Political Programming & Record-Keeping Rules

8/4/21 - Consent DecreeElk River Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

8/4/21 - Consent DecreeKTRS-AM License, L.L.C. Consent Decree

8/3/21 - Consent DecreeFlood Communications, LLC Consent Decree

8/3/21 - Consent DecreeFlood Communications of Omaha, LLC Consent Decree

8/2/21 - Consent DecreeMagic Air Communications Co. Consent Decree

7/30/21 - Consent DecreeLegacy Communications, LLC Consent Decree

7/30/21 - Consent DecreeCarter Broadcast Group, Inc. Consent Decree

7/29/21 - Consent DecreeWJAG, Inc. Consent Decree

7/29/21 - Consent DecreeMcGrath Publishing Company Consent Decree

7/27/21 - Consent DecreeFlood Communications West, LLC Consent Decree

7/27/21 - Consent DecreeFlood Communications of Beatrice, LLC Consent Decree

7/26/21 - Consent DecreeReyes Media Group, Inc. Consent Decree

7/26/21 - Consent DecreeBrandy Communications Consent Decree

7/21/21 - Consent DecreeBrewer Media Group, LLC Consent Decree

7/21/21 - Consent DecreeDakota Communications, Ltd. Consent Decree

7/20/21 - Consent DecreeFlood Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

7/20/21 - Consent DecreeFirst Republic Broadcasting Corporation Consent Decree

7/19/21 - Consent DecreeGlasgow Broadcasting Corp. Consent Decree

7/19/21 - Consent DecreeGreeley Broadcasting Corporation Consent Decree

7/16/21 - Consent DecreeWayne Radio Works LLC Consent Decree

7/16/21 - Consent DecreeKOFI, Inc. Consent Decree

7/15/21 - DocumentUpdating Outmoded Political Programming and Record-Keeping Rules

7/15/21 - Consent DecreeChadrad Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

7/15/21 - Public NoticeMedia Bureau Opens MB Docket No. 21-293

5/26/21 - Consent DecreeGrand Junction Media, Inc. Consent Decree

5/14/21 - Consent DecreeBonneville International Corporation Consent Decree

5/12/21 - Consent DecreeJames River Broadcasting Company Consent Decree

5/12/21 - Consent DecreeWinton Road Broadcasting Co., LLC Consent Decree

5/11/21 - Consent DecreeWolftrax Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

5/11/21 - Consent DecreeWestern Rockies Radio, Inc. Consent Decree

5/11/21 - Consent DecreeRose Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

5/10/21 - Consent DecreeLatino Communications, LLC Consent Decree

5/7/21 - Consent DecreeLincoln County Broadcasters, Inc. Consent Decree

5/7/21 - Consent DecreeAnderson Radio Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

5/6/21 - Consent DecreeKenneth Clark Consent Decree

5/6/21 - Consent DecreeBee Broadcasting, Inc Consent Decree

5/4/21 - Consent DecreeSan Luis Valley Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

5/4/21 - Consent DecreeCuster County Community Broadcasting Corporation Consent Decree

5/3/21 - Consent DecreeSantamaria Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

5/3/21 - Consent Decree5 Star Communications Inc. Consent Decree

4/28/21 - Consent DecreeKrystal Broadcasting, Incorporated Consent Decree

4/28/21 - Consent DecreeKLZ Radio, Inc. Consent Decree

4/27/21 - Consent DecreeBakken Beacon Media, LLC Consent Decree

4/26/21 - Consent DecreeSubarctic Media, LLC Consent Decree

4/26/21 - Consent DecreeD&K Distributors, Inc. Consent Decree

4/23/21 - Consent DecreeRocky Mountain Radio Group, LLC Consent Decree

3/26/21 - Consent DecreeCrawford County Broadcasting Corp. Consent Decree

3/1/21 - Consent DecreeRadio One Licenses, LLC Consent Decree

2/26/21 - Consent DecreeBragg Broadcasting Corporation Consent Decree

2/26/21 - Consent DecreeQueenB Radio Wisconsin, Inc. Consent Decree

2/25/21 - Consent DecreeSM-KSGF-AM, LLC Consent Decree

2/25/21 - Consent DecreeWennes Communications Stations, Inc. Consent Decree

2/23/21 - Consent DecreeSM-KTTS, LLC Consent Decree

2/23/21 - Consent DecreeSM-KSGF-FM, LLC Consent Decree

2/22/21 - Consent DecreeTri-Rivers Broadcasting Company Consent Decree

2/22/21 - Consent DecreeDelta Broadcasting, LLC Consent Decree

2/18/21 - Consent DecreeO-Town Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

2/17/21 - Consent DecreeZimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri, Inc. Consent Decree

2/17/21 - Consent DecreeJomast Corporation Consent Decree

2/16/21 - Consent DecreeMissouri Valley Broadcasting, Inc. Consent Decree

2/12/21 - Consent DecreeTrending Media, Inc. Consent Decree

2/12/21 - Consent DecreeMaquoketa Broadcasting Company Consent Decree

2/11/21 - Consent DecreeBott Communications, Inc. Consent Decree

2/10/21 - Consent DecreeRiver City Radio, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

2/10/21 - Consent DecreeZimmer Radio, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

2/9/21 - Consent DecreeTimes-Citizen Communications, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

2/9/21 - Consent DecreePowell Broadcasting Company Enters into Consent Decree




2020

12/8/20 - Consent DecreeClear Water Brands, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

12/4/20 - Consent DecreeMRR License, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

12/2/20 - Consent DecreeSTARadio Corp. Enters into Consent Decree

12/1/20 - Consent DecreeTuscarawas Broadcasting Company Enters into Consent Decree

11/30/20 - Consent DecreeWGEM License, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

11/30/20 - Consent DecreeTalley Broadcasting Corporation Enters into Consent Decree

11/30/20 - Consent DecreeCourier Communications Corporation Enters into Consent Decree

11/17/20 - Consent DecreeSouthern Illinois Radio Group, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/26/20 - Consent DecreeCrocodile Broadcasting Corp., Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/26/20 - Consent DecreeFranklin Communications, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/23/20 - Consent DecreeRadiohio Enters into Consent Decree

10/22/20 - Consent DecreeImpact Radio, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

10/22/20 - Consent DecreeIron River Community Broadcasting Enters into Consent Decree

10/21/20 - Consent DecreeForum Communications, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/21/20 - Consent DecreeLatitude Media, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

10/19/20 - Consent DecreeMitten News, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

10/19/20 - Consent DecreeWDLW Radio, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/19/20 - Consent DecreeWOBL Radio, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/15/20 - Consent DecreeLanser Broadcasting Corporation Enters into Consent Decree

10/14/20 - Consent DecreeJackson County Broadcasting, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/14/20 - Consent DecreeTown and Country Broadcasting, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

10/14/20 - Consent DecreeChristian Faith Broadcast, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

9/4/20 - Consent DecreeIredell Broadcasting, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

9/4/20 - Consent DecreeChicago FCC License Sub, LLC, et al., enter into Consent Decree

9/4/20 - Consent DecreeMedia Bureau Cancels Consent Decree for Thornburg Communications, Inc

9/3/20 - Consent DecreeApple City Broadcasting, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

9/1/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Crestview Broadcasting Company, In

9/1/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Magic Broadcasting II, LLC

8/31/20 - Consent DecreeEastern Broadcasting Company Enters into Consent Decree

8/31/20 - Consent DecreeWSJM, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/31/20 - Consent DecreeChristian Broadcasting System, Ltd. Enters into Consent Decree

8/31/20 - Consent DecreeMedia Bureau Cancels Consent Decrees for Seven Licensees

8/28/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa License, LLC

8/28/20 - Consent DecreeFreeland Broadcasting Co., Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/27/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Rainbow City Media, LLC

8/27/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with La Taurus Productions, Inc

8/27/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with The Jeff Beck Broadcasting Group, LLC

8/27/20 - Consent DecreeGadsden Radio Media, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

8/27/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Quality Properties, LLC

8/27/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Reef Broadcasting, Inc

8/27/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Lake Cumberland Broadcasters, LLC

8/27/20 - Consent DecreePerry Broadcasting of Arkansas, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree Townsquare Media of Evansville/Owensboro, Inc

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeFloyd County Broadcasters Company, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeL.M. Communications of Kentucky, LLC enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeL.M. Communications, Inc. enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeEncore Communications, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeSM-WSFR, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeSM-WVEZ, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeSM-WRKA, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

8/26/20 - Consent DecreeSM-WQNU, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

8/25/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Commonwealth Radio, L.L.C

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeTeche Broadcasting Corporation Enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeWest Central Broadcasting Co., Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeRadio Greeneville, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeDreamcatcher Communications, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeEmmis Radio License, LLC enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Commonwealth Broadcasting, L.L.C

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Carter Broadcasting, Inc

8/24/20 - Consent DecreePrinceton Broadcasting Co., Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeMidwest Communications, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Fleur de Lis Broadcasting, Inc

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeMitchell Community Broadcast Company, Inc. enters into Consent Decree

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Lafayette Broadcasting Co., Inc

8/24/20 - Consent DecreeAd-Venture Media, Inc. enters into Consent Decree

8/21/20 - Consent DecreeRose Ann Marx Enters into Consent Decree

8/21/20 - Consent DecreeStannard Broadcasting Co., Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/21/20 - Consent DecreeDr. Pepper Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Dyersburg, LLC

8/21/20 - Consent DecreeThird Partner Broadcasting, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/21/20 - Consent DecreeAcadia Broadcast Partners, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/21/20 - Consent DecreeRadio Hendersonville, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/20/20 - Consent DecreeBroadcast Partners, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/12/20 - Consent DecreeLiberty In Christ Jesus Ministry Enters into Consent Decree

8/12/20 - Consent DecreeRadio Fiesta, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/12/20 - Consent DecreeGlades Media Company LLP Enters into Consent Decree

8/11/20 - Consent DecreeKeys Media Company, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/10/20 - Consent DecreeBMZ Broadcasting, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

8/10/20 - Consent DecreeCohan Radio Group, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/10/20 - Consent DecreeFort Myers Broadcasting Company Enters into Consent Decree

8/7/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Freedom Broadcasting, Inc.

8/7/20 - Consent DecreeChristian Broadcasting of Norfolk, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/7/20 - Consent DecreeChristian Family Media Ministries, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/5/20 - Consent DecreeEagle Broadcasting, LLC Enters into Consent Decree

8/4/20 - Consent DecreeLa Zeta 95.7 Inc. enters into Consent Decree

8/3/20 - Consent DecreeSkytower Communications-Etown, Inc. enters into Consent Decree

8/3/20 - Consent DecreeWHOC, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

8/3/20 - Consent DecreeSumter Broadcasting Co., Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

7/31/20 - Consent DecreeH & G C, Inc. Enters into Consent Decree

7/31/20 - Consent DecreeAlum Springs Vision & Outreach Corp Enters into Consent Decree

7/30/20 - Consent DecreeW & V Broadcasting Enters into Consent Decree

7/30/20 - Consent DecreeNorth Shore Broadcasting Co., Inc. enters into Consent Decree

7/30/20 - Consent DecreeCookeville Communications, LLC enters into Consent Decree

7/30/20 - Consent DecreeCenter Hill Broadcasting Corp., Inc. enters into Consent Decree

7/22/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Alpha Media USA LLC

7/22/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.

7/22/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Entercom License, LLC

7/22/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Bealsey Media Group Licenses, LLC

7/22/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with iHeartMedia, Inc.

7/22/20 - Consent DecreeConsent Decree with Salem Media Group, Inc

4/21/20 - Order on ReconsiderationFCC Adopts Clarification of Political File Order

3/25/20 - Public NoticeGuidance on Political Advertising Lowest Unit Charge During Pandemic

4/2/20 - Public NoticeMedia Bureau Announces Pleading Cycle for Cable Recordkeeping Rule

3/2/20 - NPRMFCC Reviewing Recordkeeping Rules on Cable Operators

2/28/20 - News ReleaseFCC Reviewing Recordkeeping Rules on Cable Operators

2/2/20 - Public NoticeAccessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements


2019

12/18/19 - OrderOrder Granting Motion for Extension of Time

12/3/19 - OrderMeredith Corporation, Licensee Of WPCH-TV, Atlanta, GA And Georgia Tel

11/29/19 - Public NoticeNotice of Petition for Reconsideration Filed by NAB

10/16/19 - MO&OFCC Adopts Political File Clarification Order

4/15/19 - Public NoticeRevisions to License Renewal Procedures

4/15/19 - Public NoticeLMS electronic filing of radio license renewals and EEO Reports

3/15/19 - Public NoticeUpcoming Radio Station License Renewals

3/6/19 - Public NoticeAccessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements


2018

11/5/18 - Public NoticeOnline Public Inspection File Requirements

4/24/18 - OrderOrder Granting Additional Time to Comply with Online Public File

2/12/18 - OrderPN Re March 1, 2018 Online Public File Deadline


2017

4/21/17 - Public NoticeFCC To Host Consumer Webinar on the FCC's Consumer Help Center

2/3/17 - OrderWTB Sets Aside Policy Review Report

2/3/17 - OrderMedia Bureau issues order setting aside political file decisions

2/3/17 - News ReleaseChmn. Pai Taps Commissnr. O'Rielly to Lead Federal-State Partnerships

1/18/17 - OrderMedia Bureau releases Order adopting a Consent Decree

1/6/17 - MO&OMedia Bureau issues order resolving political file complaints

1/6/17 - OrderMedia Bureau Resolves Political File Complaint Against Scripps Media


2016

6/30/16 - Declaratory RulingHearst Television, Inc., Declaratory Ruling

6/2/16 - Public NoticeOnline Public Inspection File Demonstration Announced - June 13, 2016

6/2/16 - LetterProtective Order Transmittal Letter

1/29/16 - MO&OOnline Public File Expands to Radio, Cable and Satellite


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