Remarks Of Commissioner Carr At The 2018 National Association Of Broadcasters Show

[Speech] As the media marketplace evolved, the Federal Communications Commission failed to keep pace. Rather than removing regulations that became outdated, the FCC demonstrated a tendency to tack on yet another regulation or filing requirement. These outdated rules have taken up too many dollars and too much manpower—resources that could be going to newsgathering or upgrading facilities so broadcasters can better serve their local communities.

In the months ahead, I am committed to continuing the FCC’s work to update our rules and remove barriers that are holding broadcasters back or discouraging investment and innovation in the marketplace. After all, if we want to incentivize greater investment in journalism and additional resources for local reporting, then we should eliminate regulations that are preventing this investment.