Protecting Community Television Act

2/9/2022, 2:43 AM
Congress
116
Number
HR - 5659
Introduced on
2020-01-21
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/21/2020
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Member:  
Nita M. Lowey
Member:  
Jose E. Serrano
Member:  
Tulsi Gabbard
Member:  
TJ Cox
Member:  
Denny Heck

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Protecting Community Television Act

This bill revises the definition of a franchise fee that is paid by a cable operator or cable subscriber to encompass only a tax, fee, or other monetary assessment that is imposed by a franchising authority or other governmental entity.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications
Potential Impact
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies•
Television and film•
User charges and fees

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Latest Summary7/29/2020

Protecting Community Television Act

This bill revises the definition of a franchise fee that is paid by a cable operator or cable subscriber to encompass only a tax, fee, or other monetary assessment that is imposed by a franchising...

Latest Action1/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.