S. 2847 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
CALM Act
S. 2847 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Dec 8, 2009, sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-311
What it does
Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act or the CALM Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe a regulation limiting the volume of television advertisements that is limited to incorporating by reference and making mandatory (but subject to waivers) the "Recommended Practice: Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television" insofar as such recommended practi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2009
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 2, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2010
- Became lawDec 15, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-311. (Dec 15, 2010)
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