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Finally a President did something right. President Obama signed a new law; a press release from the White House states the law “requires the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a regulation limiting the volume of audio on commercials transmitted by television broadcast stations, cable operators, and otehr multichannel video programming distributors.” They actually have to install technology that makes sure the volume of commercials doesn’t exceed the volume of the programs they air. The FCC will begin to enforce the law within a year.

“The country will now get the relief they deserve from the annoyance of blaringly loud television commercials,” said Rep. Eshoo in a press statement. “Consumers will no longer need to drive for the ‘mute’ button during commercial breaks.”

“The CALM Act, a pro-consumer measure signed into law December 19th by President Obama, will help lower the volume on TV commercials,” said FCC chairman Julius Genachowski in a press release. “The FCC will now focus on implementing the law to give consumers back the volume control on their TVs.” Congrats on your accomplishment, Obama.