Contact Congress to Urge FCC to Modernize Broadcast Rules

Last month, NYSBA met with members of the New York delegation and urged them to support modifying the FCC’s broadcast rules. Most of these rules were enacted during the “analog era” and before competition from digital services existed.

The NAB has launched a campaign to inform Congress about these outdated rules. It has created a new website to encourage stations to lobby for changes to the FCC’s ownership rules. NAB notes, “Broadcast stations like yours are being forced to compete against massive Big Tech companies with one arm tied behind your back, thanks to outdated regulations from decades ago.”

The website encourages stations to broadcast messages on air that support these efforts. Stations are urged to use these messages in the next few months.

You can access the NAB spots and supporting information here.

You can register your support by contacting your local member of Congress online here.