[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3805 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3805
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 6, 2025
Mr. Carter of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Community Television Act''.
SEC. 2. MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF FRANCHISE FEE.
Section 622(g)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 542(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``includes'' and inserting ``means''; and (2) by inserting ``other monetary'' before ``assessment''. <all>
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