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S.3218: 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
17 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jan. 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |