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NHCSL Supports
Video Choice and
Competition in the
Hispanic Community
WHEREAS,
NHCSL recognizes
that the Hispanic
population is a
growth segment for
the broadband
communications
market; and
WHEREAS,
NHCSL strongly
advocates for the
increase of Hispanic-oriented
programming, and
non-discriminatory
access to that
programming, in all
facets of the media;
and
WHEREAS,
programming should
provide, to as wide
an audience as
possible, a positive
and accurate
portrayal of the
cultural breadth of
Hispanic and their
contributions to the
United States, one
that recognizes and
celebrates the
diversity of the
Hispanic population
and culture; and
WHEREAS,
NHCSL advocates for
accessibility and
affordability of
technology and
telecommunications
services in Hispanic
communities; and
WHEREAS,
Hispanic
neighborhoods need
access to the latest
technology and
telecommunication
services on a
reasonable and
timely basis and
updating our
nation’s
telecommunications
laws will help bring
these benefits to as
many consumers as
quickly as possible;
WHEREAS,
NHCSL advocates for
greater and non-discriminatory
access to video
competition, in view
of the fact that it
provides more
options for relevant
content to our
community; and
WHEREAS, non-discriminatory
access to culturally
relevant content,
and affordability of
new technologies,
are good for the
marketplace and
needed for Hispanic
communities; and
WHEREAS, the
109th Congress is
currently
considering updating
our nation’s telecom
laws; and
WHEREAS,
NHCSL supports the
acceleration of the
expansion of
broadband and video
choice, given that
it will increase
consumer choice in
Hispanic communities,
thereby increasing
diverse programming,
accessibility and
affordability to
emerging
technologies in the
video marketplace.
NOW THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED,
NHCSL urges Congress
to update our
nation’s telecom
laws by creating a
national broadband
policy that provides
a legislative and
regulatory framework
for the rapid, non-discriminatory
deployment of video
choice, ensuring the
benefits of
competition in the
video marketplace
for the Hispanic
community.
BE IT RESOLVED,
that the National
Hispanic Caucus of
State Legislators
calls upon
legislators and
regulators at both
the federal and
state level to work
cooperatively to
review definitions,
terms and conditions
to promote
consumers’ choice of
similar services
delivered through
different mediums;
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that
any new legislation
enacted by Congress
should apply the
same Federal
prohibition of
discrimination that
currently applies
with respect to
cable to new
competitors as well;
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that
any new legislation
enacted by Congress
should expedite and
simplify the
approval process for
providers seeking
authority to offer
video programming
services.
Adopted this 12th
day of November 2005
at the National
Hispanic Caucus of
State Legislators’
Executive Committee
& BBA meeting held
in Tampa, Florida.
Assemblyman Felix W.
Ortiz, NY
NHCSL President |
