S 1994
Protecting Community Television Act
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The Protecting Community Television Act aims to preserve and strengthen local access television channels, often called community television. It modifies the definition of ‘franchise fee’ within the Communications Act to ensure that these fees, which are typically paid by cable and internet providers, are used to support community television services rather than solely benefiting the providers themselves. This change is intended to guarantee continued access to local programming and public, educational, and governmental (PEG) channels. The bill seeks to clarify how these fees are allocated.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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