Stop Sports Blackouts Act

This bill requires cable and satellite companies to issue rebates to subscribers when they lose access to programming they promised to carry during subscription (like a sports game), due to ongoing negotiations with broadcasters. It targets situations where a provider blocks content they previously agreed to offer, such as during disputes over retransmission fees. The Federal Communications Commission must create rules within 90 days specifying how rebates are calculated and applied. This directly affects subscribers who lose promised programming and providers who negotiate broadcast rights.