H.R. 3805, the Protecting Community Television Act, makes a technical change to how the federal government defines "franchise fees" under the Communications Act of 1934. Specifically, the bill modifies the definition to clarify that franchise fees "mean" (rather than "include") various charges, and adds language specifying that these fees cover "other monetary" assessments beyond what was previously listed. Franchise fees are charges that cable television companies typically pay to local governments in exchange for the right to operate in their communities. This legislation affects cable companies and the local governments that receive these fees. The bill does not specify any new funding or implementation timeline, as it primarily clarifies existing regulatory language rather than establishing new programs or requirements.
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