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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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, the Protecting Community Television Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of "franchise fee." Specifically, it changes the definition to mean "other monetary assessment" rather than just "includes" other monetary assessments. This aims to clarify what types of fees can be considered franchise fees under the law.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (20)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/340/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s340/BILLS-118s340is.pdf |
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