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02/05/2025
AWS-3 Auction, Loud ADs on FCC February Agenda
The agenda for the Feb 27’s FCC open meeting includes a vote to kickstart the process of reauctioning returned AWS-3 licenses.
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03/30/2023
Keep CALM and Stream On
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) reintroduced bicameral legislation that would update the CALM Act, a law adopted in 2010 to limit the loudness of TV ads.
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05/10/2022
Eshoo Breathing New Life into CALM Act
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) is teaming up with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in her latest effort to combat excessively loud television commercials.
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06/04/2021
Loud Commercials: Cable Groups Say CALM Act Works
Cable’s primary lobbying associations believe a law meant to ensure that the audio of TV commercials aren’t louder than programming is working just fine.
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04/19/2021
FCC Launches Loud TV Ad Probe
Days after Rep Anna Eshoo (D-CA) called for the FCC to probe loud TV commercials, the agency’s Media Bureau issued a notice seeking comment on the CALM Act and potential updates to the rules.
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04/13/2021
Eshoo Wants Loud TV Ads Investigated
Eshoo is asking acting FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel to investigate a reported rise in complaints about loud ads and take enforcement action as appropriate.