arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Stopping Excessively Loud Commercials on Video Streaming Services

This law extends existing rules on commercial loudness (CALM Act) to cover online video platforms, including streaming services that feature advertisements. This means ads viewed online cannot be significantly louder than the accompanying program, directly improving the overall viewing experience. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to establish these new regulations and enforcement rules within one year.
Key points
Rules limiting the excessive loudness of commercials, previously applied to cable and broadcast TV, will now cover video streaming services (e.g., VOD platforms with ads).
The FCC must create new regulations ensuring streaming advertisements are not louder than the movies or shows they accompany.
Compliance rules for traditional broadcasters are updated, making citizen complaints a key factor in determining violations.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
CALM Modernization Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2422
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about Stopping Excessively Loud Commercials on Video Streaming Services

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2422.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Rules limiting the excessive loudness of commercials, previously applied to cable and broadcast TV, will now cover video streaming services (e.g., VOD platforms with ads).
  • The FCC must create new regulations ensuring streaming advertisements are not louder than the movies or shows they accompany.
  • Compliance rules for traditional broadcasters are updated, making citizen complaints a key factor in determining violations.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 2422

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture