House Simple Resolution 888
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reaffirming support for increased media diversity, expressing support for the recognition of the month of May as "Media Diversity Month", and encouraging appreciation, awareness, and support for small, independent, diverse, and local media entities.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 10, 2018
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Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
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888
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115
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Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
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Summary
Establishes National Media Diversity Month, during which efforts are encouraged to promote media diversity appreciation, support, and expansion.
May 10, 2018
05/11/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
05/10/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/10/2018
Introduced in House
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