Cable Transparency Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 7369 Cable Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/22/2022, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7369

Cable Transparency Act

This bill modifies the term and termination of cable franchises.

Specifically, the bill provides that a cable franchise shall continue without any requirement for an operator to renew such franchise until the date the franchise is revoked or terminated. Under current law, a cable operator must submit a proposal for renewal of the franchise to the franchising authority.

The bill prohibits generally (1) a franchising authority from revoking a franchise, (2) a cable operator from terminating a franchise, or (3) the revocation or termination of a franchise by operation of law. However, a cable operator may terminate a franchise by submitting a written request to the franchising authority for the revocation of such franchise, and a franchise authority may revoke a franchise if it finds that the cable operator has knowingly and willfully failed to meet a material requirement of the franchise.

Further, during a franchise period, a cable operator may obtain the elimination or modification of a franchise requirement by submitting a request for such elimination or modification to the franchise authority.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7369

Bill HR 7369 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2020. Bill HR 7369 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2020. Bill HR 7369's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7369

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7369

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies

- Government information and archives

- State and local government operations

- Television and film

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7369

Cable Transparency Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to amend provisions relating to franchise term and termination and provisions relating to the elimination or modification of requirements in franchises, and for other purposes.

Cable Transparency Act