Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking action against broadcasters - such as revoking licenses - based on the viewpoints they broadcast or the content they disseminate. It also bans the FCC from imposing viewpoint-related conditions when reviewing transactions like license transfers. The law explicitly preserves the FCC’s authority to act against illegal content (such as incitement, hate speech, or threats under existing federal law) but prevents political pressure from influencing regulatory decisions. It directly affects broadcasters and the FCC’s enforcement practices under the Communications Act of 1934.