STELAR

Since 2016, there has been an average of more than 12 station blackouts a month.

Commerce Committee heard from broadcasters and satellite operators about whether or not STELAR should be renewed.

Senate Commerce Committee hearing on STELAR to take place Oct. 23.

Decision on reauthorization of STELAR must be done before the end of the year.

Op-ed in ‘The Hill’ calls on lawmakers to update “arcane” legislation.

Smith calls recent ads “disingenuous at best, and deceptive at worst.”

As legislation is up for renewal, Maine representative says the act has “outlived its usefulness.”

Approved appropriations bill sunsets STELAR, but sees permanent establishment of compulsory licenses in specific markets.

Says thousands of consumers will likely lose access to local channels.

Bipartisan Television Viewer Protection Act now moves on to the Senate.