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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
38Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5659
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential 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
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