HR 7336
CABLE Competition Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act, aims to increase competition in the cable television market. It prevents local government officials (franchising authorities) from blocking the sale of cable systems to new owners, even if the original cable operator wasn’t initially granted the franchise. The bill also requires cable operators to notify the franchising authority within 15 days of a franchise transfer. This change is intended to make it easier for cable systems to be sold and operated by different companies, potentially leading to more choices and better service for consumers.
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Michael C. Burgess
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