HR 7782
Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020 aims to ensure that cable television providers carry local low-power television stations in areas where there are few or no major national broadcast networks. The bill requires cable companies to carry stations that meet specific criteria, including providing a certain amount of locally produced news and information, sharing facilities with existing full-power stations, and operating in states without dominant national networks. This legislation seeks to bolster local news coverage and prevent the decline of local journalism in underserved communities.
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Donald M., Jr. Payne
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