II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 340 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2023 Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Cardin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Hirono , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Schatz , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Smith , Ms. Warren , Mr. Welch , and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL 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 . 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— (1) by striking includes and inserting means ; and (2) by inserting other monetary before assessment .