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Introduced
12/09/2021
12/09/2021
In Committee
12/09/2021
12/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of "franchise fee." Specifically, it changes the definition to mean "other monetary assessment" instead of just "includes other monetary assessment." This change in wording is intended to clarify what constitutes a franchise fee, which is an important term for regulating cable and other communication services.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (21)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
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 12/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3361/all-info | 12/10/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3361/BILLS-117s3361is.pdf | 12/17/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3361/BILLS-117s3361is.pdf.pdf | 12/17/2021 |
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