Introduced by Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN), this bill would prohibit the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) from reinstating the so-called Fairness Doctrine, a former FCC policy that the agency revoked in 1987. The policy required broadcasters to air contrasting viewpoints about controversial issues of public importance (as decided by FCC bureaucrats) or risk losing their license. For example, pro-life stories would need to include comments from Planned Parenthood or another pro-abortion group. It stifled speech which is guaranteed in the Constitution. This would be a direct attempt to stop conservative avenues from speaking out on contraversial issues. 

H.R. 2905 was introduced in the House in 2007 and was immediately referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill has been held up in the committee stage since its introduction. Later in 2007 Rep. Pence filed Discharge Petition No. 110-3 to force the release of H.R. 2905 from committee and allow an up or down vote by the House. To be successful a discharge petition requires the signatures of a majority of House members (218). The petition needs 28 more signers.

Please use the link at the bottom of the page to contact your congressman and pledge your support of HR 2905