CABLE Leadership Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:47:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1148 CABLE Leadership Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1148

Bill 117 hr 1148, also known as the CABLE Leadership Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote diversity and leadership opportunities within the cable industry.

The CABLE Leadership Act aims to achieve this goal by requiring cable operators to annually report on the diversity of their workforce, including information on the gender, race, and ethnicity of their employees. This data will then be made publicly available in order to increase transparency and accountability within the industry.

Additionally, the bill encourages cable operators to develop and implement programs that promote diversity and inclusion in their hiring and promotion practices. This includes providing training and mentorship opportunities for underrepresented groups in order to help them advance in their careers. Overall, the CABLE Leadership Act seeks to address the lack of diversity in the cable industry and promote equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background. By requiring companies to report on their diversity efforts and encouraging them to take proactive steps to promote inclusivity, this bill aims to create a more equitable and representative workforce within the cable industry.

Congressional Summary of HR 1148

Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership Act or the CABLE Leadership Act

This bill establishes a 120-day deadline for a cable franchising authority to act on a complete request for a new franchise.

Further, the bill deems such a request granted on the day after this deadline expires if the franchising authority has not granted or denied the request by that date, and it outlines when such a request shall be considered complete.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1148

Bill HR 1148 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2021. Bill HR 1148 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2021. Bill HR 1148's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of February 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1148

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1148

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesGovernment information and archivesInfrastructure developmentState and local government operationsTelevision and film

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1148

CABLE Leadership ActCABLE Leadership ActCable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership ActTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to preserve cable franchising authority, and for other purposes.

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