FCC to Vote on Ending Broadcast Station Ownership Cap

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1. The National Pulse

   FCC Chairman Targets Elimination of TV Station Ownership Cap to Restore Balance to Media Landscape. ↗ (opens The National Pulse)

   Published Jul 15, 2026

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   The FCC plans to vote to eliminate the 39 percent national ownership cap on television stations, arguing that the reform will restore balance between local broadcasters and national media conglomerates.

2. The Hollywood Reporter

   FCC to Vote on Ending Broadcast Station Ownership Cap ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

   Published Jul 15, 2026

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   The move would allow station owners like Nexstar and Sinclair to expand their reach.

3. Common Dreams

   Trump FCC Attempts Illegal 'Repeal' of Congress’ National Broadcast Ownership Cap ↗ (opens Common Dreams)

   Published Jul 15, 2026

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   On Wednesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced his scheme to repeal a limit that Congress set on the national reach of broadcast-television conglomerates. Lifting the cap from its congressionally mandated limit of 39 percent of national audience is key to a proposed …

4. Breitbart News

   Exclusive: Brendan Carr — FCC to Vote on Eliminating ‘Outdated’ Ownership Cap to Help Boost Local News Stations ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Jul 15, 2026

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   The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to vote next month on eliminating a rule that caps how many television stations one entity may own — a move FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said would help local news outlets fight back against being swallowed whole by large national media conglomera…

5. Revolver News

   FCC moves to end cap on national broadcast ownership… ↗ (opens Revolver News)

   Published Jul 15, 2026