I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 907 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2023 Ms. Eshoo (for herself, Mr. Schiff , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Norton , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Auchincloss , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Trone , Ms. McCollum , and Mr. McGovern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 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 .