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DemocratBill · S. 1994· Senate(119-S-1994)

Protecting Community Television Act

Rep. Markey
Age: 80 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
6/9/2025
Last activity
6/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Edward Markey
Cosponsors
Democrat - 17Republican - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protecting Community Television Act," seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934. The primary purpose is to modify the existing definition of a franchise fee. Specifically, it targets the language within Section 622(g)(1) of the Communications Act. The amendment involves striking the word "includes" and replacing it with "means." Additionally, it inserts the phrase "other monetary" before the word "assessment."

Yes

  • Does this get reliable internet to more people?+1

    The bill modifies the definition of franchise fees which relates to community television and cable infrastructure.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.