To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to amend provisions relating to franchise term and termination and provisions relating to the elimination or modification of requirements in franchises, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates cable franchise term and termination Section 625 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C, creates elimination or modification of requirement in franchise During the period in which a franchise is in effect, the cable operator may obtain the elimination or modification of any requirement in the franchise, and requires franchise term and termination A franchise shall continue in effect (without any requirement for renewal) until the date on which the franchise is revoked or terminated in accordance with subsection (b). It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, definition changes, and grants. The main policy areas are Education, Technology, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates cable franchise term and termination Section 625 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.
- Creates elimination or modification of requirement in franchise During the period in which a franchise is in effect, the cable operator may obtain the elimination or modification of any requirement in the franchise...
- Requires franchise term and termination A franchise shall continue in effect (without any requirement for renewal) until the date on which the franchise is revoked or terminated in accordance with subsection (b).
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates cable franchise term and termination Section 625 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C, creates elimination or modification of requirement in franchise During the period in which a franchise is in effect, the cable operator may obtain the elimination or modification of any requirement in the franchise, and requires franchise term and termination A franchise shall continue in effect (without any requirement for renewal) until the date on which the franchise is revoked or terminated in accordance with subsection (b).
Key Policy Areas
Education, Technology, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill creates cable franchise term and termination Section 625 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C, creates elimination or modification of requirement in franchise During the period in which a franchise is in effect, the cable operator may obtain the elimination or modification of any requirement in the franchise, and requires franchise term and termination A franchise shall continue in effect (without any requirement for renewal) until the date on which the franchise is revoked or terminated in accordance with subsection (b).
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Weber of Texas introduced the following bill; which was …
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