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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to provide greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties.

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Summary of Bill HR 5165

H.R. 5165, introduced in the 119th Congress on September 4, 2025, aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code. The bill is designed to enhance access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in specific counties.

Current Status of Bill HR 5165

Bill HR 5165 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill HR 5165 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 4, 2025.  Bill HR 5165's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5165

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5165

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5165

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to provide greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to provide greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5165

Tony Wied
Tony Wied
WisconsinIndependent

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