Greg Walden’s bill, the Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act, would establish an FCC-managed “Broadcaster Incubator Program,” to give existing broadcasters the opportunity to partner with new broadcasters to promote broadcast ownership diversity. The Oregon Republican, who is the House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican leader, commented, “As a former radio station owner in rural Oregon, I know well that our local broadcasters are often Americans’ primary source of local news, particularly in rural areas. I understand the importance of ensuring broadcast owners and their content reflect the communities they serve. We must ensure our local broadcast media stations can continue to compete in today’s media marketplace and attract future generations to the industry to continue to provide local and diverse information across communities.”