S. 328: Stop Sports Blackouts Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-30):
Stop Sports Blackouts Act
This bill requires cable and satellite broadcast providers to issue rebates to customers who are denied access to video programming included in their subscription because of programming negotiations.
Specifically, where a provider’s negotiations related to the retransmission or carriage of video programming result in the provider failing to offer access to programming included in a customer’s subscription, the customer must be issued a rebate for the affected period. The Federal Communications Commission is directed to issue rules to this effect, including to establish the appropriate amount for such a rebate.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 328 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 328?
S. 328 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Stop Sports Blackouts Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 328 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).