CEA Applauds DTV Legislation Introduced By Senators McCain And Lieberman

""Save Lives Act"" Sets Hard Date for the Return of the Analog Spectrum

24-Jun-05

The following statement was issued by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro in response to the ""Save Lives Act,"" short for Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Service Act, introduced today by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT):  ""Senators McCain and Lieberman have taken a critical and necessary step to expedite our nation's transition to digital television (DTV) in an effective and pro-consumer manner. A hard cut-off date for analog broadcasts, as proposed in the bill, will provide certainty for consumers, manufacturers, broadcasters and all others with a stake in the DTV transition. More, a hard cut-off date will foster innovation and strengthen America's security, while completing the DTV transition in a timely manner. We look forward to working closely with Senators McCain and Lieberman as this issue moves forward.""