Bill > HR1064

This bill, the Cable Transparency Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to change provisions related to cable franchise term and termination, as well as the elimination or modification of requirements in cable franchises. Key provisions include: - Prohibiting the revocation or termination of a cable franchise, except in limited circumstances such as the cable operator requesting termination or the franchising authority finding the operator has failed to substantially meet a material requirement. - Allowing cable operators to request the elimination or modification of requirements in their franchise, which the franchising authority must approve within 120 days if the operator demonstrates good cause and that service levels will be maintained. - Providing a process for cable operators to appeal the denial of a request to eliminate or modify a franchise requirement. - Making technical and conforming amendments to other sections of the Communications Act related to cable franchises. The bill would take effect 6 months after enactment and apply to franchises granted on or after that date, as well as existing franchises still in effect.