Board Resolutions
Each year, generally at its annual meeting, the Board of Directors adopts resolutions. These resolutions are statements by the NRB as an association, expressing its support or opposition to domestic legislation, cultural movements, judicial decisions, geopolitical or international issues, or events of particular importance to NRB members.
Past Resolutions By Year
2023 Resolutions
- Affirming the Biblical and Traditional View of Gender
- Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Israel
- Maintaining Access for Christian Broadcasters in the Video Marketplace
- Opposing Weaponization of the Federal Government
- Resolving to Stand Firmly on Scripture
- Preserving AM Radio
2022 Resolutions
- Affirming the Right to Life
- COMBATTING ANTI-SEMITISM
- Maintaining Full Protections for Religious Nonprofits
- Opposing Critical Theory and Anti-Christian Ideology
- Opposing Deplatforming Based on Religious Viewpoint Discrimination
- Opposing Federal Regulatory Overreach of Internet Regulations
- Urging Strong Protections for Donor Privacy in Charitable Giving
- Urging that Congress Oppose Passage of the Equality Act
- Urging that Congress Pass the Local Radio Freedom Act
2021 Resolutions
- Calling on Legislators to Oppose and Defeat the So-Called Equality Act
- Committing to Prayer for the Healing of our Nation
- NRB Reaffirms Its Commitment to International Religious Freedom
- Opposing Passage of the “For The People Act” (H.R. 1 & S. 1)
- Protect Holy Scriptures and Religious Organizations from Being Labeled as Hate Speech and Hate Groups
- Urging Congress to Take Action to Stop “Big Tech” Censorship of Religious and Conservative Viewpoints
2020 Resolutions
- Commending the FCC on Internet Restraint and Urging the Congress to Foster Free Expression on the Internet
- NRB Ethical Standards
- To Extend Invitations to US Presidents to Address the Annual Convention of the NRB
- Urging States to Preserve and Not Threaten “Must-Carry” Rights of Local TV Stations
- Urging that Congress Pass the Local Radio Freedom Act
- Urging the Supreme Court to Uphold Religious Liberty as a Primary and not Secondary Right
2019 Resolutions
- Advocating Internet Freedom
- Declaring NRB’s Commitment to Defending Freedom
- Eliminating Government Subsidy of Public Broadcasting
- In Support of Israel
- Opposing Coercive Measures Against the Freedom to Believe the-Bible on Marriage Sexuality and Gender
2018 Resolutions
- Advocating Internet Freedom
- Celebrating and Supporting Israel
- Honoring the Life & Legacy of Evangelist Billy Graham
- Opposing the Chill of the Johnson Amendment
- Praying for Reconciliation and Peace in the United States
- Urging Respect for the Freedom to Believe
2017 Resolutions
- Demanding Defense of Freedom to Uphold Biblical Marriage and Sexuality
- In Support of Israel
- In Support of Christians in the Middle East
- Urging Freedom to Access Electronic Media
- Praying for the Nation
- Honoring Anne Dunlap for 40 Years of Service
2016 Resolutions
- Advocating Internet Freedom Globally
- Affirming the Freedom to Believe in and to Speak about Biblical Marriage
- Encouraging Christians to Register to Vote and to Vote
- In Support of Persecuted Christians Worldwide
- Supporting Israel and All Who Seek Peace in the Middle East
- Supporting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
- Urging No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion, Particularly Planned Parenthood
2015 Resolutions
- Racial and Ethnic Reconciliation in The United States
- Commending The Supreme Court and Urging Congress on Religious Liberty
- Praying for The Peace of Jerusalem
- Urging The FCC to Reject Heavy-Handed Regulation of The Internet
- Calling on The FCC Not To Auction Religious TV Off The Air
2014 Resolutions
- Advocating for International Religious Freedom
- Calling on Congress to Uphold “Must Carry” Law for Religious Television
- Protecting Broadcasting Freedoms
- Protecting Religious Freedom in America
2013 Resolutions
- Affirming The Vital Importance of Must Carry Law for Religious Television
- Calling On the FCC Not to Auction Religious TV Off the Air
- Defending Religious Liberty in the Wake of a Supreme Court Assault
- Fairness For Radio Regarding Music
- International Religious Liberty and Free Speech
- Praying for The President, Congress, The FCC and The Supreme Court
- Protecting the Autonomy and Vitality of Non-Profit Ministries
- Urging NRB Members to Support and Pray for ComunicadoresUSA
- Urging Protection of Religious Freedom in Employment
- Advocating for International Religious Freedom
- Calling on Congress to Uphold “Must Carry” Law for Religious Television
- Protecting Broadcasting Freedoms
- Protecting Religious Freedom in America
2012 Resolutions
- Alternative Energy Sources Interference
- Autonomy of Religious Non-Profit Groups
- Christian Radio on Smart Phones
- Commending FCC Chairman Regarding Non-Comm. Stations
- Commending the FCC for Enforcing Indecency Rules
- FCC Fairness Doctrine Elimination
- FCC Not to Prejudice Broadcasters During the Spectrum Reallocation
- Forced Move to VHF During the Spectrum Re-Packing
- Future of Media
- Honoring the Nation of Israel
- John Milton Project for Religious Free Speech
- Praying for Our President
- Religious Liberty and Health Care
- Restating Spiritual Mandate
2011 Resolutions
- Opposing The PRA
- Urging Congress Caution FCC on Internet
- Urging FCC Freedom of the Press
- Opposing the Coerced Divestment of Spectrum
- Opposing the New 1099 Reporting Rules
- Opposing ENDA
- Praying for President and Congress
- Remember Our Armed Forces
- Remembering Ben Armstrong
- Billy Graham Award
- Christian Persecution
2010 Resolutions
- Protect Religious Minorities in Iraq
- Prayer for President and the Congress
- Opposing Any FCC Investigation into So-Called “Hate Speech”
- Opposing Forcible Reclamation of Broadcast Spectrum by the FCC
- Opposing the ENDA
- Reaffirming Our Reliance on the Compassion And Sovereignty of God
- Further Study Before Proceeding With the “Open Internet” Proposal
- Protect Religious Freedom and Free Speech
- Urging MPAA to Protect Children By Rating All Movies
2009 Resolutions
- Access to Internet
- Fairness Doctrine
- Indecency
- Israel
- Localism
- Media Ownership
- Prayer for President
2008 Resolutions
- Digital TV Transition
- ENDA
- Enforcing Indecency Standards
- Financial Accountability
- Freedom to Broadcast
- Honoring the Nation of Israel
- Opposing Hate Crimes Legislation
- Performance Fee
2007 Resolutions
- Closed Captioning
- Fairness Doctrine
- Grassroots Lobbying
- Hate Crimes
- Indecency Enforcement Efforts
- International Access
- Prayer for Israel
- Unity in the Body of Christ
- War on Terror
2006 Resolutions
- Fostering First Amendment Freedoms
- Free Speech on the Airwaves
- 2006-5 Seek Relief for Internet Radio Broadcasters and Webcasters
- Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem
- Respecting the Rule of Law
2005 Resolutions
- Efforts to Promote Decency on the Airwaves
- Efforts to Protect Marrage
- Equity in the Digital Tranision
- Hate Crime Legislation
- Negative Treatment of Religion on Prime Time TV
2004 Resolutions
- Affirm the Need to Protect America’s Children From Indecent Programing
- Indecency in Broadcasting
- Protection of Marriage
2003 Resolutions
- Fairness Doctrine
- Full Access to all Electronic Media
- Honor George W Bush
- Membership
- Prayer Support for the Armed Forces
- Television Access
- The Houses Of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act HR 235 May 27
2002 Resolutions
- Banning Distilled Alcohol Advertising
- Supporting The Ban On Human Cloning
- EEO Rules
- The Fairness Doctrine
- Record Industry Artist Association (RIAA)
- Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services (SDARS)
- Supporting Israel
- True, Fair And Equal Access
2001 Resolutions
- “Must-Carry” Status For Low-Power Class A Television Stations
- NRB Music Licensing Resolution
- Affirming FCC Chairman Michael Powell
Past Resolutions By Subject
Access to Media
- Affirming The Vital Importance of Must Carry Law for Religious Television-2013
- Calling on Congress to Uphold “Must Carry” Law for Religious Television-2014
- Calling on the FCC Not to Auction Religious TV Off the Air 2015
- Calling on the FCC Not to Auction Religious TV Off the Air-2013
- Christian Radio on Smart Phones 2012
- Closed Captioning Feb 2007
- Commending FCC Chairman Regarding Non-Commercial Stations 2012
- Digital TV Transition March 2008
- Forced Move to VHF During the Spectrum Re-Packing 2012
- Full Access to all Electronic Media 2003
- Future of Media 2012
- Grassroots Lobbying Feb 2007
- Indecency Enforcement Efforts Feb 2007
- International Access February 2007
- John Milton project for Religious free Speech 2012
- Must Carry for Class A TV 2001
- Negative Treatment of Religion on Prime Time TV 2005
- NRB RESOL Access to Internet 2009
- NRB RESOL Media Ownership 2009
- Open Internet Proposal 2010
- Opposing Federal Regulatory Overreach of Internet Regulations 2022
- Opposing Forcible Reclamation of Broadcast Spectrum by the FCC 2010
- Opposing the Coerced Divestment of Spectrum 2011
- Opposing The PRA 2011
- Preserving AM Radio 2023
- Recording Industry Artist Association (RIAA) 2002
- Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) 2002
- Seek Relief for Internet Radio Broadcasters and Webcasters 2006
- Television Access 2003
- True Fair Equal Access 2002
- Urging Congress Caution FCC Internet 2011
- Urging States to Preserve and Not Threaten Must-Carry Rights of Local TV Stations 2020
- Urging that Congress Pass the Local Radio Freedom Act 2020
- FCC Freedom of the Press 2011
- Urging Freedom to Access Electronic Media 2017
- Urging the FCC to Reject Heavy-Handed Regulation of the Internet 2015
Advancing Biblical Truth in Culture
- Affirming the Biblical and Traditional View of Gender 2023
- Affirming the Right to Life 2022
- Affirming the Freedom to Believe in and to Speak about Biblical Marriage 2016
- Banning Human Cloning 2002
- Efforts to Protect Marriage 2005
- Encouraging Christians to Register to Vote and to Vote 2016
- Financial Accountability March 2008
- Opposing Coercive Measures Against the Freedom to Believe the-Bible on Marriage Sexuality and Gender 2019
- Protection of Marriage 2004
- Racial and Ethnic Reconciliation in the US 2015
- Religious Liberty and Health Care 2012
- Resolving to Stand Firmly on Scripture 2023
- Restating Spiritual Mandate 2012
- Urging Congress to Take Action to Stop “Big Tech” Censorship of Religious and Conservative Viewpoints 2021
Excellence in Media
- Affirm the Need to Protect America’s Children From Indecent Programing 2004
- Banning Distilled Alcohol Advertising 2002
- Billy Graham Award 2011
- Commending the FCC for Enforcing Indecency Rules 2012
- Efforts to Promote Decency on the Airwaves 2005
- Eliminating Government Subsidy of Public Broadcasting 2019
- Enforcing Indecency Standards 2009
- Enforcing Indecency Standards March 2008
- Financial Accountability March 2008
- Fairness For Radio Regarding Music-2013
- Indecency Enforcement Efforts Feb 2007
- Indecency in Broadcasting 2004
- John Milton Project to Protect Religious Free Speech 2012
- MPAA Ratings on All Movies 2010
- Negative Treatment of Religion on Prime Time TV 2005
- NRB Ethical Standards 2020
- Opposing The PRA 2011
- Protect America’s Children From Indecent Programing 2004
- Urging FCC Freedom of the Press 2011
Freedom in Media
- Access to Internet 2009
- Advocating Internet Freedom Globally 2016
- Advocating Internet Freedom 2018
- Advocating Internet Freedom 2019
- Alternative Energy Sources 2012
- Commending the FCC on Internet Restraint and Urging the Congress to Foster Free Expression on the Internet 2020
- Efforts to Promote Decency on the Airwaves 2005
- Equity in the Digital Transition 2005
- Fairness Doctrine 2002
- Fairness Doctrine 2003
- Fairness Doctrine 2007
- FCC Fairness Doctrine Elimination 2012
- FCC Not to Prejudice Broadcasters During the Spectrum Reallocation 2012
- Fostering First Amendment Freedoms 2006
- Free Speech on the Airwaves 2006
- Freedom to Broadcast 2008
- Future of Media 2012
- Hate Crime Legislation 2005
- Hate Crimes Feb 2007
- Indecency 2009
- International Religious Liberty and Free Speech-2013
- John Milton Project for Religious Free Speech 2012
- Localism 2009
- Maintaining Access for Christian Broadcasters in the Video Marketplace 2023
- Media Ownership 2009
- Negative Treatment of Religion on Prime Time TV 2005
- Opposing Any FCC Investigation into So-Called Hate Speech on Conservative Broadcasting Talk Shows 2010
- Opposing Deplatforming Based on Religious Viewpoint Discrimination 2022
- Opposing ENDA 2008
- Opposing ENDA 2011
- Opposing Forcible Reclamation of Broadcast Spectrum by the FCC 2010
- Opposing Hate Crimes Legislation 2008
- Performance Fee 2008
- Protecting Broadcasting Freedoms 2014
- Urging Congress Caution FCC Internet 2011
- Urging FCC Freedom of the Press 2011
- Urging that Congress Pass the Local Radio Freedom Act 2022
Israel
- Celebrating and Supporting Israel 2018
- COMBATTING ANTI-SEMITISM 2022
- Honoring Israel 2009
- Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Israel 2023
- Honoring the Nation of Israel 2012
- Honoring the Nation of Israel March 2008
- In Support of Israel 2017
- In Support of Israel 2019
- Prayer for Israel Feb 2007
- Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem 2015
- Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem 2006
- Support of Israel 2002
- Supporting Israel and All Who Seek Peace in the Middle East 2016
National Religious Broadcasters
Prayer Honor and Affirmation
- Affirming FCC Chairman Powell 2001
- Committing to Prayer for the Healing of our Nation 2021
- Honor George W Bush 2003
- Honoring Anne Dunlap for 40 Years of Service 2017
- Honoring the Life & Legacy of Evangelist Billy Graham 2018
- Prayer for President 2009
- Prayer for President and the Congress 2010
- Praying for Reconciliation and Peace in the United States 2018
- Praying for the Nation 2017
- Praying for The President, Congress, The FCC and The Supreme Court-2013
- Prayer Support for the Armed Forces 2003
- Praying for Our President 2012
- Praying for President and Congress 2011
- Reaffirming Our Reliance on the Compassion And Sovereignty of God 2010
- Remembering Ben Armstrong 2011
- Respecting the Rule of Law 2006
- Unity in the Body of Christ Feb 2007
- Urging NRB Members To Remember Our Armed Forces 2011
- Urging NRB Members To Support and Pray for ComunicadoresUSA-2013
- War on Terror Feb 2007
Religious Freedom
- Advocating for International Religious Freedom 2014
- Christian Persecution 2011
- Commending the Supreme Court and Urging Congress on Religious Liberty 2015
- Declaring NRB’s Commitment to Defending Freedom 2019
- Defending Religious Liberty in the Wake of a Supreme Court Assault-2013
- Demanding Defense of Freedom to Uphold Biblical Marriage and Sexuality 2017
- Free Speech on the Airwaves 2006
- In Support of Christians in the Middle East 2017
- In Support of Persecuted Christians Worldwide 2016
- International Religious Liberty and Free Speech-2013
- NRB Reaffirms Its Commitment to International Religious Freedom 2021
- Opposing Critical Theory and Anti-Christian Ideology 2022
- Opposing Weaponization of the Federal Government 2023
- Protect Holy Scriptures and Religious Organizations from Being Labeled as Hate Speech and Hate Groups 2021
- Protecting Religious Freedom in America 2014
- Protect Religious Minorities in Iraq 2010
- Supporting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act 2016
- The Houses Of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act HR 235 May 27 2003
- Urging DOJ to Protect Religious Freedom and Free Speech as it Enforces New “Hate Crimes” Legislation 2010
- Urging No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion, Particularly Planned Parenthood 2016
- Urging Protection of Religious Freedom in Employment-2013
- Urging Respect for the Freedom to Believe 2018
- Urging the Supreme Court to Uphold Religious Liberty as a Primary and not Secondary Right 2020
- Urging that Congress Oppose Passage of the Equality Act 2022
Religious Non-Profit
- Autonomy of Religious Non-Profit Groups 2012
- Calling on Legislators to Oppose and Defeat the So-Called Equality Act 2021
- EEO Rules 2002
- ENDA 2010
- ENDA 2011
- ENDA March 2008
- Maintaining Full Protections for Religious Nonprofits 2022
- Membership 2003
- Music Licensing Resolution 2001
- Opposing Passage of the “For The People Act” (H.R. 1 & S. 1) 2021
- Opposing the Chill of the Johnson Amendment-2018
- Opposing the New 1099 Reporting Rules 2011
- Protecting the Autonomy and Vitality of Non-Profit Ministries-2013
- Urging Strong Protections for Donor Privacy in Charitable Giving 2022