The announcement was made during a member town hall at NAB Show
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Today NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt discussed broadcasters’ policy agenda for the 119th Congress with a member audience at NAB Show. LeGeyt announced the launch of a new NAB website that broadcasters can use to inform their advocacy efforts and guide conversations with policymakers.
“Broadcasters play a critical role in their communities, from reporting on dangerous weather events to covering local sports and news, and it is truly an honor to advocate on behalf of local stations in Washington,” said NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “In the 119th Congress we continue to fight for policies that allow local stations to continue this vital work, from calling on the FCC to modernize ownership regulations to keeping AM radio in cars to keep Americans safe.”
The website spotlights the critical role broadcasters play in communities across the country, emphasizing the importance of their trusted reporting. It outlines six key policy priorities:
Following a successful State Leadership Conference in March, where broadcasters from all 50 states met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is supported by a filibuster-proof majority of the Senate and over 140 cosponsors in the House. In addition, NAB launched a campaign urging the FCC to modernize outdated broadcast ownership regulations.
Visit nab.org/policypriorities/ to learn more about critical issues impacting local stations.
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at nab.org.
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