HR 888 · in committee · significant
Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025
- economy
What this bill does
- Cable and satellite providers must issue rebates when customers lose access to video programming due to negotiation disputes.
- Customers with subscriptions that include blocked programming are affected by this requirement.
- The FCC will set rebate amounts and enforce the rules.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would rebate amounts set by the FCC balance compensating customers fairly while avoiding pressure on broadcasters to accept unfavorable negotiation terms?
- 02
Which customers would benefit most from rebates during blackouts, and would providers pass compliance costs to other subscribers?
- 03
What evidence suggests rebates would resolve negotiation disputes faster compared to current blackout durations?
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Sponsor · D-NY-18
Patrick Ryan
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
7/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-01-31
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-31 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-01-31 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-31 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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