The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) – a bill to help broadcasters negotiate with the Big Tech behemoths – is currently being considered for inclusion in a “must pass” bill moving through Congress. This bipartisan legislation would allow local news outlets – including radio and television stations and newspapers – to come together to negotiate with Big Tech for compensation for access to their original content.

Without the ability to partner, local news outlets lack negotiating power against the billion-dollar Big Tech giants. If left unchecked, the overwhelming market power of platforms like Google and Facebook will continue to divert digital revenue from local media outlets, leaving them with less money to invest in on-the-ground reporters and equipment such as news vans and newsgathering services.

We need you to act now. Click here to send an important message to your members of Congress to help level the playing field for local broadcasters in negotiations with Big Tech platforms.