S 941
Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act
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This bill, the Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, aims to strengthen the requirements for commercial television stations, particularly those transitioning from VHF to UHF broadcasts. It mandates that stations receiving licenses under a specific provision of the Communications Act must broadcast a minimum amount of local programming, including ‘particularized local content,’ and maintain a studio in their community. The bill also clarifies that stations receiving licenses to reallocate channels to underserved areas must continue to meet their existing service obligations, regardless of the broadcast frequency.
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