H.R.6209 - Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act

To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act as introduced.
  • Popular: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act as introduced.
  • Official: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. as introduced.

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10/12/10
I'm Feeling CALM

I would like to thank the United States Senate for making my life a little better (for once) or at least a little quieter. The US Senate recently passed the Commercial Advertising Loudness Mitigation Act (a/k/a - the CALM Act). ...

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09/21/10
H.R.6209: Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2010 ...

H.R.2965 Don't Ask, Don't Tell... 2 · S.215 Internet Freedom Pres... 1 · H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal... 1 · H.R.226 Broadcaster Freedom A... 1 · H.R.6209 Commercial A. Source: Open Congress : House Judiciary - Major. ... which is not HR 1084

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12/27/09
J. Jay's Jabberwocky / WWJD (What Would Jay Do): Dec. 28, 2009 ...

This week's PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM) concerns TV Stations and how they overlay graphics on the screen when you are trying to watch a show. Last night, I was trying to watch the Sound of Music with the family. It's my all time favorite ...

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12/22/09
Noisy Commercials

This is long overdue. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show.

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12/15/09
The MoPR Blog » Blog Archive » UPDATE: CALM Act Passes Congress

You may recall a couple of months back a blog post regarding the Cable-Tec Expo show. In particular, I discussed Mixed Signals' demonstrations and announcements surrounding Sentry's ability to measure the loudness of TV commercials and ...

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12/15/09
Adirondack Musing ™: Hallelujah! - CALM

One of the most important pieces of legislation ever has been voted on by the House of Representatives. The "Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act" or CALM has passed the House on a voice vote. This act requires that TV ...

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11/16/09
SRS Labs heads to D.C. to tell politicos sound-legislation ...

SRS Labs giving away HDTVs, speakers. The folks at Santa Ana's sound-technology company SRS Labs have discovered a way to soften loud commercials and plan to offer a device to consumers in upcoming months. It works — I've experienced it ...

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11/15/09
The MoPR Blog » Blog Archive » Cable-Tec 2009: Touch the Technology

Despite the record 18” of snow that covered Denver during Cable-Tec Expo, this year's show proved successful and productive for both exhibitors as well as attendees. And yes, even the coat check was a popular stand at the show. ...

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10/29/09
Sanford Wallace: Facebook Wins $711 Million In Case Against 'Spam ...

HR 6209-Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act sponsored by Anna Eschoo (D) CA and 62 other representitives. Check http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show to see if your rep. is a sponsor. If not, write them. ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

Source: Wade A.
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10/03/09
Are TV Ads Too Loud? | Gather

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6209/show · H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress. Source: www.opencongress.org. Official government data, breaking news ...

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