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Protecting Community Television Act
2/8/2022, 11:22 PM
Congressional Summary of S 3218
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 S 3218
Bill S 3218 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2020. Bill S 3218 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 21, 2020. Bill S 3218's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of January 21, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3218
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
17Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3218
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Television and film
- User charges and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3218
Protecting Community Television Act
Protecting Community Television Act
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3218
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