House Bill 5659
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Community Television Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5659
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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.
January 21, 2020
01/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/21/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:43:54 AM