Number: RL34269
Title: Minority Ownership of Broadcast Properties: A Legal Analysis
Authors: Kathleen Ruane, American Law Division 
Abstract: Two bills - H.R. 600 and H.R. 3003 - have been introduced in the 110th Congress to create a revised tax incentive. One criterion for eligibility in H.R. 600 is designation of the purchaser as an SDB. Also, the FCC is seeking comment on a proposal to define SDBs for the purposes of implementing other programs that foster minority ownership of broadcast properties. To the extent the legislation or FCC programs seek to increase racial and ethnic minority ownership of broadcast stations, they are likely to be subjected to intense scrutiny if challenged in court.
Pages: 11
Date: March 5, 2008