Lets Wisconsin TV viewers in certain counties choose more in-state channels.
Cable and satellite TV subscribers in 13 specific Wisconsin counties would get a new choice for their programming. They could opt to receive in-state channels from nearby markets, giving them more local news and sports from within Wisconsin. This changes current rules that often limit viewers to channels only within their immediate local market.
Today, cable and satellite companies generally only retransmit local network stations within a subscriber's immediate market, and there are limits on distant signals. This means viewers in certain counties might not get in-state channels if they are considered "distant." If this bill becomes law, subscribers in 13 specific Wisconsin counties would be able to choose to receive in-state channels from neighboring markets, either instead of or in addition to their current local channels. Cable and satellite companies would be required to offer this choice, with certain regulatory and copyright exemptions.
HR 5165 · 119th Congress · September 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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