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119-hr-6699119th CongressWALLET

Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Introduced

Summary

A grant program to help small AM and FM stations mitigate harmful radio interference from Cuba. This bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to run a competitive grant program that helps eligible, independent stations buy and operate technology and equipment to reduce interference caused by transmissions originating in the Republic of Cuba.

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  • Local independent radio stations: Licensees of small-coverage AM or FM stations that are not affiliated with a radio network or government entity and that have experienced harmful interference from Cuba could apply for grants to acquire and operate mitigation equipment.
  • Federal rules and oversight: The FCC would set the application process and the terms and conditions for using grant funds, including rules to ensure the equipment reduces interference while avoiding harm to other spectrum users.
  • Legal compliance for funded gear: Operation of grant-funded technology that follows the FCC's terms would be treated as compliant with the Communications Act of 1934 and the station's license.

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Grants for small AM and FM stations

If enacted, the FCC would run a competitive grant program for small AM and FM stations. You could apply if you are the licensee of a station with a small coverage area that is not part of a radio network or government and that has experienced harmful interference from radio transmissions originating in the Republic of Cuba. Grants would pay to buy and operate technology and equipment to reduce that interference. The FCC would set terms and conditions for using the funded equipment. Operating the equipment as the FCC requires would be treated as complying with the Communications Act and your station license.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

FL • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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