As the voice of broadcasters in the nation's capital, NAB advocates on behalf of America's free, local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the courts.
NAB is committed to educating Capitol Hill on how legislation and regulations affect the broadcasting business, and more importantly, the listening and viewing public. NAB works to ensure broadcasters can operate in a marketplace free of unnecessary regulation, helping to spur the development of new broadcast technologies.
Key Issues
Spectrum Management
As part of its creation of a national plan to promote broadband, the FCC is considering the possible reallocation of broadcast television spectrum.
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As part of its creation of a national plan to promote broadband, the FCC is considering the possible reallocation of broadcast television spectrum.
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The Performance Rights Act Puts Local Jobs at Risk
For more than 80 years, radio and the recording industry have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship that works – free play for free promotion.
Learn More | Visit NoPerformanceTax.org
For more than 80 years, radio and the recording industry have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship that works – free play for free promotion.
Learn More | Visit NoPerformanceTax.org
Legal Filings
NAB Comments re: Standardized Programming Reporting (1/27/2012)
NAB Comments re: Online Public File PRA (1/23/2012)
NAB Comments re: SBA and EIBASS Petitions for Rulemaking (1/20/2012)
NAB Reply Comments re: Online Public File (1/17/2012)
NAB Joint Comments re: Citations in Rulemaking Proceedings (1/9/2012)
NAB Comments re: Online Public File PRA (1/23/2012)
NAB Comments re: SBA and EIBASS Petitions for Rulemaking (1/20/2012)
NAB Reply Comments re: Online Public File (1/17/2012)
NAB Joint Comments re: Citations in Rulemaking Proceedings (1/9/2012)
Counsel Memos
2012 Election Chart
Political Broadcasting: 50 Ways to Lose Your License
Must Carry and Retransmission Consent
2011 Cable Royalties Claim Reminder
Radio Show 2010 - Copyright for the Worry Free Website
Obligations Under Video Accessible Legislation: Online Closed Captioning, Video Description and Emergency Information
Political Broadcasting: 50 Ways to Lose Your License
Must Carry and Retransmission Consent
2011 Cable Royalties Claim Reminder
Radio Show 2010 - Copyright for the Worry Free Website
Obligations Under Video Accessible Legislation: Online Closed Captioning, Video Description and Emergency Information
Additional Resources
NAB Legal CalendarNAB Legislative Priorities - 112th Congress
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