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Lawmakers Press FCC on Media Ownership Caps and Pending Mergers
Summary
Members from both parties questioned whether the FCC can change the 39% national TV ownership cap and raised concerns about proposed mergers, including Nexstar/Tegna and Paramount‑Skydance.
Several committee members warned the FCC not to loosen media ownership limits and pressed agency officials about large pending or proposed mergers.
Democrats and some Republicans urged caution on any move to lift the statutory 39% national TV ownership cap. Commissioner Anna Gomez told the committee the cap was placed in statute and "I don't think we can waive it," adding that consolidation risks…
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