Federal Communications Commission	"FCC  XX-XXX"


STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER OLIVIA TRUSTY

Re: 	Advancement of the Commission’s Rules to Advance the Low Power Television, TV Translator and Class A Television Service, MB Docket No. 24-148, Report and Order (Dec. 18, 2025).

With Thanksgiving still fresh in mind, I wanted to again express my appreciation for the talented staff of the FCC.  Your dedication and expertise are fundamental to the Commission’s ability to meet its full potential.

This item is a prime example.  It is essential that we continually assess and update our rules to reflect today’s marketplace and technological realities.  The thoughtful work of Commission staff makes this possible.  

Our Media Bureau colleagues, deeply attuned to the roles low power television stations play in their communities, have put forward a slate of rule changes that will help these stations continue to thrive. 

Media Bureau staff with engineering and technical expertise have likewise identified practical reforms to make our rules more consistent and predictable, while ensuring strong interference protections.

I also want to commend the Chairman’s leadership in advancing the agency’s mission throughout the year, particularly during the partial government shutdown.  Thank you, again, to Commission staff for everything you do to make the FCC successful, and my sincere thanks to the Media Bureau for their excellent work on this item.
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