Rep. Stefanik Cosponsors Local Radio Freedom Act
- The New York State Broadcasters Association
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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R. NY 21) is now a cosponsor for the Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res 12). She supported the legislation during the last session of Congress.
The Local Radio Freedom Act is a legislative vehicle to register Congress’s intent not to pass legislation imposing a performance fee on local radio stations. The Congressional resolution continues to gain support.
So far, in the House of Representatives, the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 12) has 159 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. In the Senate (S. Res. 8) has 24 co-sponsors.
In addition to Rep. Stefanik, this bipartisan support includes the following members of the NY Congressional delegation.
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
You can access a copy of the Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res. 12) here.