Protecting Community Television Act
"Protecting Community Television Act, introduced by Sen. Markey (MA) and Rep. Eshoo (CA) in 2020, aims to address PEG provisions in the FCC's Third Report and Order on Cable Franchising. The bill focuses on franchise fees, proposing monetary fees instead of In-Kind assessment. With improved odds of passage this session, the bill faces bipartisan challenges but has gained support from co-sponsors in both the House and Senate. Advocacy efforts are ongoing to secure additional support for HR 6219 and S.3361. ACM is actively coordinating visits with DC Congressional staff to promote the bill and engage with stakeholders."
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Protecting Community Television Act Introduced by Sen. Markey (MA) and Rep. Eshoo (CA) in 2020 in response to the PEG provisions in the FCC s Third Report and Order on Cable Franchising. Does not address other issues. 2022 bill is not changed only has Rep. DeFazio and Sen. Baldwin identified as lead sponsors. The bill specifies that franchise fees are monetary thus eliminating the In-Kind assessment process set up by the FCC s rules.
Protecting Community Television Act Odds of passage are better this session due to the balance of power in Congress. While community television services are non-partisan in nature, getting bi-partisan support has been difficult (as has been the case with past Congressional efforts).
Protecting Community Television Act HR 6219 has 36 co-sponsors in the House: CA: Huffman, Takano, Chu, Lieu, Costa, Matsui, Schiff, Panetta, Carbajal, Livingston HI: Kahele, Case OR: DeFazio, Blumenauer We have added 15 through advocacy since Feb 1 and would like to be at 50 by Memorial Day.
Protecting Community Television Act S 3361 has 15 co-sponsors in the Senate: CA: Feinstein HI: Hirono OR: Widen, Merkley
Protecting Community Television Act ACM is coordinating visits with DC Congressional staff on the bill. Have coordinated 70 visits this year. We are working with other associations, member organizations, non-members and government relations staff. Contact me if you are interested in helping the campaign. We are coordinating with House and Senate leads on strategy.
