Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2020)
Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020
This bill requires a cable company operating within a state to carry certain low power stations if, among other requirements, (1) the state has no exclusive, in-state broadcast television market within its boundaries; (2) there are no full power commercial network affiliates (i.e., ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX) that are licensed to, and principally operate within, the state; and (3) such low power station provides a minimum of 19 weekly hours of locally produced news, public affairs, and informational programming relevant to the residents and communities of the state.
What just happenedJul 24, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2020
- Jul 24, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 24, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House