118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2422CALM Modernization Act of 2023

To amend the CALM Act to include video streaming services, and for other purposes.

Science, technology, communications
Introduced Mar 30, 2023
Last action Apr 7, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill applies certain requirements for moderating the volume of commercials to video streaming services that are supported by advertisements (e.g., Hulu). It also modifies enforcement of those requirements. Current law requires commercials transmitted via broadcast, cable, and satellite television to have the same average volume as the underlying programming. Under this bill, the Federal Communications Commission must apply through rulemaking similar requirements to ad-supported video streaming services. The bill also modifies enforcement of requirements for moderating the volume of commercials. The commission currently uses a complaint-driven enforcement process. Under this bill, the...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.