RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2023

HR 145, the "RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2023," prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from ever reinstating the Fairness Doctrine. The bill amends the Communications Act to explicitly block the FCC from creating rules requiring broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues - a requirement that was repealed in 1985. This directly affects radio and television broadcasters by preventing the FCC from imposing such a policy. The key provision is a new section (303A) stating the FCC lacks authority to revive this doctrine, regardless of future rulemaking efforts.