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Protecting Community Television Act

2/9/2022, 2:43 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5659

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5659

Bill HR 5659 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2020. Bill HR 5659 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2020.  Bill HR 5659's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 21, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5659

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
38
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5659

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Television and film
- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5659

Protecting Community Television Act
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
Protecting Community Television Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5659

Anna G. Eshoo
Anna G. Eshoo
CaliforniaDemocrat
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
David J. Trone
David J. Trone
MarylandDemocrat
Lori Trahan
Lori Trahan
MassachusettsDemocrat
Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
CaliforniaDemocrat

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