To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of
franchise fee, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses. The main policy domain is Agriculture, Technology.
Who Benefits and How
farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section idF3CE6EE7C5004C4B8FA98F9B9E2D86E0: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Community Television Act.
- Section idCD9CA9D813F6409BA4D35B7919C298A7: 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— by striking includes and...
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Technology
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- federal implementing agencies
- farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Blumenthal, …
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "federal_implementing_agencies"
- → Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill
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