America's News Media Alliance is urging publishers to support sponsorship of the Journalism Competition & Preservation Act 'safe harbour' bill ahead of the elections.
"Despite record demand for quality news content, many newspapers remain strained financially," says the group. "Facebook and Google control monetisation of the digital news audience and take the majority of digital advertising dollars."
Object of the JCPA is to give news publishers a safe harbour to collectively negotiate more favourable terms from the dominant online platforms.
Publishers are asked to contact their federal elected officials and ask that they sponsor this legislation. Committee markup of the House bill (H.R. 2054) is expected before the elections.
"Please contact your federal elected officials and ask that they sponsor this legislation. Click here to contact your Member of Congress and tell them to support a one-time safe harbor for news publishers in order to develop more equitable and fair rules for the digital ecosystem."
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