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CALM Modernization Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2422
The CALM Modernization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 2422, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to update and modernize the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, which was originally passed in 2010.
The CALM Act was designed to regulate the volume of television commercials, ensuring that they are not significantly louder than the programs they accompany. The CALM Modernization Act of 2023 seeks to build upon the original legislation by addressing new technologies and platforms, such as streaming services and online video content.
Some key provisions of the CALM Modernization Act include requiring streaming services to comply with volume regulations, expanding the definition of "commercial advertisement" to include online video content, and establishing a process for consumers to report violations of the volume regulations. Overall, the goal of the CALM Modernization Act of 2023 is to ensure that viewers are not subjected to excessively loud commercials, regardless of the platform on which they are watching content. This bill aims to update the original CALM Act to reflect the changing landscape of media consumption and technology.
The CALM Act was designed to regulate the volume of television commercials, ensuring that they are not significantly louder than the programs they accompany. The CALM Modernization Act of 2023 seeks to build upon the original legislation by addressing new technologies and platforms, such as streaming services and online video content.
Some key provisions of the CALM Modernization Act include requiring streaming services to comply with volume regulations, expanding the definition of "commercial advertisement" to include online video content, and establishing a process for consumers to report violations of the volume regulations. Overall, the goal of the CALM Modernization Act of 2023 is to ensure that viewers are not subjected to excessively loud commercials, regardless of the platform on which they are watching content. This bill aims to update the original CALM Act to reflect the changing landscape of media consumption and technology.
Current Status of Bill HR 2422
Bill HR 2422 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2422 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2422's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of April 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2422
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2422
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2422
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