S 340
Protecting Community Television Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting Community Television Act, aims to ensure that community television stations receive fair compensation from cable companies. It changes how the ‘franchise fee’ – a tax paid by cable operators to local governments – is defined. Specifically, the bill clarifies that only monetary fees, such as taxes or assessments, should be included in the calculation of this fee, excluding in-kind contributions and other costs related to public, educational, and governmental (PEG) channels.
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Angus S., Jr. King
Benjamin L. Cardin
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