Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5659
Protecting Community Television Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18](D-CA)Sponsor
38 cosponsors38 D
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- Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Jan 21, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House