WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed comprehensive comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the agency’s call for public input under its Delete, Delete, Delete initiative, launched in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders promoting deregulation and efficient governance.
NAB’s filing urges the FCC to seize this moment to fundamentally modernize its regulatory framework, beginning with long-overdue reforms to the national television ownership cap and the local radio and TV ownership rules. The 80-page filing, supplemented by a 60-page appendix of proposed rule revisions, details burdensome or obsolete regulations that hinder local broadcasters’ ability to invest in vital journalism, compete with unregulated digital platforms and serve their communities.
“This is a moment for bold ideas, and NAB is proud to lead the charge,” said NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “The FCC’s rules should reflect today’s media landscape, not one from decades past. Our filing lays out a clear, actionable path to modernize regulations and empower local radio and TV stations to better serve their communities. We appreciate the Commission, especially Chairman Carr, for launching this important effort. Reforming outdated ownership rules is the essential first step to strengthening local journalism and ensuring broadcasters can continue to survive.”
NAB’s submission is structured around the FCC’s directive to reduce regulatory barriers that inhibit investment, competition and innovation. The centerpiece of NAB’s comments focuses on ownership reform, calling on the FCC to modernize rules that were designed for a pre-internet era.
The FCC’s Delete, Delete, Delete initiative stems from a broader federal push for retrospective review and regulatory modernization across agencies. NAB’s comments respond directly to the FCC’s call for input, offering a clear roadmap to eliminate antiquated rules, reduce unnecessary burdens and better reflect the realities of today’s media marketplace.
To view NAB’s full comments, click here.
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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