The Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025 mandates the Federal Communications Commission to create regulations requiring rebates for video programming.
The Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025 amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish regulations for rebates when providers deny access to video programming due to negotiations. This applies to cable operators and direct broadcast satellite service providers. The bill defines "covered negotiation" and "provider," and mandates the FCC to set the rebate amount.
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