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119-sres-407119th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the comments made by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, threatening to penalize ABC and Disney for the political commentary of ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel were dangerous and unconstitutional.

Sponsored By: Senator Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

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Summary

Defending the First Amendment and press independence. This resolution would condemn Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr for threatening penalties against ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's political commentary and would call on him to retract those threats.

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  • Broadcasters and journalists: The Senate would publicly reaffirm that political commentary and editorial decisions are constitutionally protected. It cites a chilling effect after an ABC affiliate preempted Kimmel and ABC and Disney suspended him.
  • FCC leadership: The resolution would accuse Chairman Carr of abusing his office and urge him to recommit to constitutional limits on the FCC.
  • Media companies and the public: The Senate would highlight the coercive impact of regulator threats, signaling concern about government pressure on newsrooms.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

MA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

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