S. 1994

Protecting Community Television Act

Shown here: Introduced in Senate (2025-06-09)

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”.

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”.