Latest about Legislation
Modern TV Act of 2021 Tackles Blackouts
2020 saw 327 blackouts due to retransmission negotiations
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act Introduced in Congress
Would give local news broadcasters to collectively negotiate with online platforms
Updated Digital Copyright Act Brought Before Congress
Sen. Tillis says copyright law has not adapted well to new technological advancements
HEROES Act Passes, Expands Available Aid to Local Broadcasters
Local broadcasters would now be eligible for small business loans
Broadcast Incubator Bill Introduced by Rep. Walden
Crafted to promote diversity in the broadcast media industry
HEROES Act Gets House Approval, Unlikely in Senate
Another piece of legislation that would expand small business loans to broadcasters
Proposed STELAR Bill Would Make Good Faith Rules Permanent
Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) and Greg Walden (R-Ore.) crafted the bill.
New Bill Would Narrow STELAR’s Reach
Calls on DirecTV to provide signals for local stations to 12 markets within 120 days.
