NAB Supports House Push to Update FCC Ownership Rules

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 2:38pm CT

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is backing a renewed call from House leaders for the Federal Communications Commission to modernize broadcast ownership regulations, including lifting the national television ownership cap.

In a statement, National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt thanked House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders Brett Guthrie and Richard Hudson for urging the FCC to revisit long-standing ownership limits.

LeGeyt said updating the rules would help local television stations compete more effectively, invest in innovation, and continue providing community-focused news and information. He added that NAB looks forward to working with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr and the agency on potential reforms.

The latest appeal for ownership changes was raised during an FCC oversight hearing before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Supporters of reform say the current rules no longer reflect today's highly competitive media landscape.

Calls for modernization have come from a broad coalition that includes broadcast companies, members of both the House and Senate, and various advocacy and community groups. Proponents argue that revising the ownership framework would help level the playing field as broadcasters compete with large digital platforms for audiences and advertising dollars.