HR 3805
Protecting Community Television Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:53 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting Community Television Act, aims to preserve and strengthen local, independently operated community television stations. It modifies the definition of ‘franchise fee’ within the Communications Act of 1934, clarifying that these fees should be considered as a means of support rather than an inclusion of other monetary assessments. The goal is to ensure community television stations have the financial resources necessary to continue providing local programming and services. This change is intended to provide greater flexibility for these stations to operate.
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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