NAB Applauds Senate Commerce Committee Passage of Low Power Protection Act

By George Winslow
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If passed by Congress, the act would give low power stations a chance to upgrade to Class A status

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has issued a statement applauding the Senate Commerce Committee for passing the Low Power Protection Act out of committee. 

“NAB applauds the Senate Commerce Committee on passage of the Low Power Protection Act,” said NAB president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “This legislation offers a long-overdue opportunity for low power television stations operating in the smallest and mostly rural markets to gain Class A status and ensure their continued service into the future. Providing important interference protections will allow these broadcasters to better serve their millions of viewers by hiring more journalists, investing in new equipment and transitioning to the ATSC 3.0 standard. America’s hometown broadcasters thank Sens. Blunt (MO) and Wyden (OR) for introducing this legislation and Sens. Klobuchar (MN) and Fischer (NE) for their support, and we support swift passage of the bill.”

U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Ron Wyden (Ore.) introduced the Low Power Protection Act in December of 2021. 

George Winslow
George Winslow

George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.