What does Preamble of Protecting Community Television Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Communications Act of 1934. The amendment aims to modify the definition of 'franchise fee'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Community Television Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Community Television Act.

What does MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF FRANCHISE FEE. of Protecting Community Television Act do?

This section modifies the definition of 'franchise fee' within the Communications Act of 1934. Specifically, it amends Section 622(g)(1) of the Communications Act. The amendment replaces 'includes' with 'means' in the definition. It also inserts the phrase 'other monetary' before 'assessment' within the definition.

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Protecting Community Television Act

Last updated: 6/6/2025 · Introduced: 6/6/2025

Author: Troy Carter (D-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to redefine 'franchise fee'.
The revised definition specifies 'franchise fee' as including 'other monetary assessments'.
The bill changes the legal wording from 'includes' to 'means' when defining 'franchise fee'.

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