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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3218

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesTelevision and filmUser charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3218

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