hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Requires FCC to regulate loud ads on internet video like traditional TV.
Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK).
Introduced in the House on February 2, 2026.
This bill, called the "Turn It Down Act," aims to extend existing rules about loud TV commercials to streaming services and other internet-delivered video. It instructs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create regulations within 18 months, ensuring that online video ads are not significantly louder than the programs they accompany. The bill was introduced by Representative Stephanie Bice, a Republican from Oklahoma, and has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review.
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
The Turn It Down Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 2, 2026. It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which will review the bill and may hold hearings or make changes. For the bill to move forward, it needs to be approved by this committee before it can be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. If it passes the House, it would then move to the Senate for their consideration.
If this bill becomes law, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would be required to set rules preventing commercials on internet-based video services (like streaming platforms) from being significantly louder than the shows themselves. This means you wouldn't experience sudden spikes in volume when an ad plays, making your viewing experience more consistent and less annoying. However, the regulations would only apply to programming similar to traditional TV broadcasts, specifically excluding content made by individual users on platforms like YouTube.
Supporters Say
Supporters would argue this bill brings consistent viewing comfort to streaming, similar to traditional TV rules.
Critics Say
Critics might raise concerns about the technical challenges of enforcing such regulations across diverse internet platforms.
Those in favor of the bill would likely emphasize that consumers expect a consistent volume experience, regardless of whether they are watching traditional television or streaming content online. They would argue that extending the CALM Act to internet protocol video programming is a logical step to improve consumer comfort. Potential critics might point out the complexities involved in monitoring and regulating ad volumes across a vast and varied landscape of internet-delivered video, and question the FCC's capacity to enforce such rules effectively.