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H.R.5659: Protecting Community Television Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 21, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 21, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 21, 2020
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 21, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) |