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End Sports Blackouts: Rebates for Lost Program Access

This act aims to ensure that cable and satellite TV providers must refund subscribers if they lose access to programs they were supposed to watch. This means if you can't watch a game due to a dispute between your provider and the broadcaster, you'll get a partial refund. This protects your money and consumer rights.
Key points
Cable and satellite TV providers will be required to issue rebates for periods when subscribers lose access to paid programming.
Rebates will apply when access is blocked due to disputes between providers and broadcasters, such as retransmission consent negotiations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will establish rules for the amount and method of these rebates.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_888
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
Process start date: 2025-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_888.

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 2025-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cable and satellite TV providers will be required to issue rebates for periods when subscribers lose access to paid programming.
  • Rebates will apply when access is blocked due to disputes between providers and broadcasters, such as retransmission consent negotiations.
  • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will establish rules for the amount and method of these rebates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

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.

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