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Protecting Community Television Act
Recent Bills/Protecting Community Television Act

Protecting Community Television Act

IntroducedJune 6, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Why This Matters

The Protecting Community Television Act updates the definition of franchise fees to include additional monetary assessments, helping to support local television services.

If you watch local community television, this bill could help ensure they receive proper funding.
Who this affects
Local television stations · Community broadcasters
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill changes how franchise fees are defined in the Communications Act of 1934.
  2. 2It specifies that franchise fees include other monetary assessments.
  3. 3The bill aims to clarify financial obligations for community television services.
  4. 4It seeks to ensure fair funding for local broadcasting.
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IntroducedCurrentJun 6, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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