| Bill | HR 2682 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Agricultural News and Rural Content Act of 2019
This bill requires certain video programming distributors, such as cable providers, to use at least 1% of their channel capacity to transmit channels of programming that serve the needs and interests of rural areas. Among other requirements, distributors shall (1) use the same transmission technology used to transmit the majority of the high-definition channels they provide, and (2) include such channels in the most basic tier or package available.
Bill Title
Agricultural News and Rural Content Act of 2019
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-05-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2019-05-10: Introduced in House
- 2019-05-10: Introduced in House
- 2019-05-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.