UPDATE: The House bill passed! Read more.
Thanks to everyone who has been calling over the past 24 hours – we’ve heard from many offices that calls have been raining in. The House vote is coming up this afternoon. The NAB is trying furiously to derail the bill. This has become a direct fight between the lobbying power of the large broadcasters and the collective voice of constituents.
Congressional staff are in their offices all weekend, so it’s not too late to call your representative. Please note – TELEPHONE CALLS ARE WHAT COUNT. Our allies in Washington tell us that a direct phone call from a constituent is the most substantial sign of support. Emails are generally discounted as they are considered too easy to write, and often automated.
We’ll let you know as soon as we know more. If we prevail in the House, the Senate is next…
Tim