Bill · H.R. 888· House(119-HR-888)
Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/31/2025
- Last activity
- 1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Patrick Ryan
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934. It directs the Federal Communications Commission to create new regulations regarding rebates for video programming blackouts. These regulations would require providers to issue rebates to subscribers when access to agreed-upon video programming is denied due to a covered negotiation. The Commission would also be responsible for establishing the appropriate amount for these rebates.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill requires providers to issue rebates to subscribers when access to agreed-upon video programming is denied during negotiations.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The rebate requirement provides a financial remedy to all subscribers, including those on low incomes, when service is interrupted.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
Subscribers will receive rebates to compensate for lost programming access during contract negotiations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Rebates for lost programming: Under Section 2 (SEC. 723(a)(1)), the bill would require a provider to issue a rebate to a subscriber if they are denied access to video programming that was agreed upon at the time of subscription or renewal due to a covered negotiation. This ensures people get money back when they aren't getting the content they signed up for.
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Established rebate amounts: Per Section 2 (SEC. 723(a)(2)), the Commission will establish the appropriate amount of the rebate, providing a standard for what a subscriber should receive.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned in the provided text of this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- 4/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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