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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3805
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
A BILL
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
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
.