Latest about Legislation
Senate Judiciary Committee Passes the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
“This legislation will enable local media to negotiate for the fair market value of our news content,” the NAB said
Senator Markey, Rep. Eshoo Introduce Legislation to Improve Video Accessibility
The bill would require improved closed captioning and give the FCC more authority to insure accessibility rules keep pace with new technologies
DirecTV Asks Broadcast Groups to Return Channels for Election Season
Satellite pay TV provider says it will pay “whatever higher retransmission rates” the companies eventually agree to
House Passes PRESS Act By Unanimous Vote
HR 4330 will establish federal protections to prevent journalists from having to reveal sources
NAB Applauds Revisions to Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
The proposed law that would strengthen the negotiating position of local news media with big tech
House Passes Legislation Permitting Legalized Cannabis Advertising
The NAB has applauded the vote, which would allow broadcasters to accept pot advertising
NAB Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Protect Journalists
The PRESS Act would establish protections for reporters at the federal level against having to reveal their confidential sources except in cases of national security
LPTV Broadcasters Association Slams “Flawed” Low Power Protection Act
The Association will continue to push for improved Low Power protection legislation but said the version that passed the Senate Commerce Committee fails to protect LPTV Stations
