CALM Act

The CALM Act, also known as Bill 111 hr 1084, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to regulate the volume of television commercials in order to prevent them from being excessively loud compared to the regular programming.

The CALM Act stands for the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act. It was introduced in response to complaints from consumers who were frustrated by the sudden increase in volume when commercials aired during television programs. The bill aims to ensure that the volume of commercials is consistent with the volume of the regular programming, so as not to disrupt viewers' experience.

If passed, the CALM Act would require television broadcasters and cable operators to adhere to specific guidelines for the volume of commercials. This would involve using technology to monitor and control the volume levels of commercials, in order to prevent them from being excessively loud. Overall, the CALM Act is intended to improve the viewing experience for consumers by regulating the volume of television commercials. It is a bipartisan effort to address a common complaint among viewers and ensure that commercials are not overly disruptive.