This legislation mandates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a competitive grant program. The program's primary goal is to assist certain radio stations that are experiencing harmful interference from radio transmissions originating in the Republic of Cuba. Grant funds are specifically designated for acquiring and operating technology and equipment to mitigate this interference. To be eligible, a radio station must be licensed by the FCC for AM or FM broadcasting, have a small coverage area , and not be affiliated with any radio network or government entity. The licensee must demonstrate prior experience with harmful interference from Cuba and submit a detailed application to the Commission. The FCC will also specify terms and conditions for the operation of the acquired technology, ensuring it reduces interference effects without causing new interference to other spectrum users. Operation of this equipment, when compliant with FCC terms, will be considered in adherence with the Communications Act of 1934 and the station's license.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-6699| House
| Updated: 12/12/2025
This legislation mandates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a competitive grant program. The program's primary goal is to assist certain radio stations that are experiencing harmful interference from radio transmissions originating in the Republic of Cuba. Grant funds are specifically designated for acquiring and operating technology and equipment to mitigate this interference. To be eligible, a radio station must be licensed by the FCC for AM or FM broadcasting, have a small coverage area , and not be affiliated with any radio network or government entity. The licensee must demonstrate prior experience with harmful interference from Cuba and submit a detailed application to the Commission. The FCC will also specify terms and conditions for the operation of the acquired technology, ensuring it reduces interference effects without causing new interference to other spectrum users. Operation of this equipment, when compliant with FCC terms, will be considered in adherence with the Communications Act of 1934 and the station's license.