[20200207]IF11424_在线服务在娱乐业多元化中的作用.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov February 7, 2020Role of Online Services in Entertainment Industry DiversityGovernment Interest in Media Diversity The representation of diverse points of view and diverse ownership of businesses within the television industry has long been of interest to Congress. Among other laws, Section 257(b) of the Communications Act 47 U.S.C. 257, enacted as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote policies favoring “diversity of media voices” and “vigorous economic competition.” Given this statutory direction, the FCC has sought to encourage diversity of viewpoints, as reflected in the availability of media content offering a variety of perspectives as well as diverse programming formats and content. To accomplish this, the FCC has relied on its authority over broadcasters, as well as over cable and satellite services that distribute television programming to consumers. For example, the FCCs Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules and policies govern employee recruitment by broadcast stations, as well as cable and satellite video programming distributors. In July 2017, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cha