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Action Timeline
2025-06-06
Introduced in House
2025-06-06
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-06-06
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.3805 pass?
HR.3805 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
Who sponsored HR.3805?
HR.3805 was sponsored by Troy A. Carter (D-Louisiana).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 3805 IH: Protecting Community Television Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Community Television Act . 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 .
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