| Bill | HR 7369 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Status | Archived — 116th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
Cable Transparency Act
This bill modifies the term and termination of cable franchises.
Specifically, the bill provides that a cable franchise shall continue without any requirement for an operator to renew such franchise until the date the franchise is revoked or terminated. Under current law, a cable operator must submit a proposal for renewal of the franchise to the franchising authority.
The bill prohibits generally (1) a franchising authority from revoking a franchise, (2) a cable operator from terminating a franchise, or (3) the revocation or termination of a franchise by operation of law. However, a cable operator may terminate a franchise by submitting a written request to the franchising authority for the revocation of such franchise, and a franchise authority may revoke a franchise if it finds that the cable operator has knowingly and willfully failed to meet a material requirement of the franchise.
Further, during a franchise period, a cable operator may obtain the elimination or modification of a franchise requirement by submitting a request for such elimination or modification to the franchise authority.
Bill Title
Cable Transparency Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2020-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2020-06-25: Introduced in House
- 2020-06-25: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.