Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
S. 3218
Protecting Community Television Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 21, 2020)
Protecting Community Television Act
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.
What just happenedJan 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 21, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 21, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate