# 119-hr-6699: Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025

119-hr-6699, Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6699
- Congress: 119
- Title: Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-12
- Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for small AM and FM stations: benefit, medium. 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 originatin…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-6699 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6699)

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- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hres-1058: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implem…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1058)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6699 (as of 2026-04-21).