CAP Act Introduced
May 5, 2011 3:03 PM
On May 5, 2011, the Community Access Preservation (“CAP”) Act (HR 1746) was introduced by Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Steven LaTourette (R-OH). Among other things, the legislation removes the distinction between “capital” and “operating” uses of PEG support fees; ensures funding for PEG channels; requires cable operators to transmit PEG channels without charge to the local government; and requires the FCC to undertake a study of PEG operations. On May 17th, NATOA will be hosting a free eNATOA on the CAP Act. Among the participants are Amber Shipley, Senior Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, and Daniel Cano, Legislative Assistant for Congressman Steven LaTourette.
Click here to read the bill in its entirety.