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Introduced
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of a "franchise fee" that cable operators or subscribers must pay to a franchising authority or other governmental entity. The revised definition specifies that a franchise fee refers only to a tax, fee, or other monetary assessment, thereby excluding other types of payments that cable operators may be required to make.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (18)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 01/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3218/all-info | 01/22/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3218/BILLS-116s3218is.pdf | 01/25/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3218/BILLS-116s3218is.pdf.pdf | 01/25/2020 |
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