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CEA WELCOMES DTV STAFF DRAFT
Digital Television Transition Act of 2005 Sets Framework to Plan for Completion of DTV Transition
| Arlington, Virginia | 5/20/2005 |
The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro in response to a staff draft released today by House Commerce Committee Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) setting a hard date for the end of analog television broadcasting:
"Chairman Barton has taken a critical and necessary step to expedite our nation's transition to digital television (DTV). While we look forward to studying all aspects of the bill in full detail, we have long supported a hard cut-off date for analog broadcasts to provide certainty to manufacturers, retailers, consumers and all others with a stake in the transition. A hard date will foster innovation and strengthen America's security, while completing the DTV transition in a timely and understandable manner. We pledge our full support in working with Chairman Barton, the Committee and other stakeholders as the legislative process moves forward."
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $121 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.