Protecting Community Television Act

Changes the statutory wording that defines “franchise fee” in the Communications Act by replacing the broad term “includes” with the definitional term “means,” and indicates additional text will be added (the exact insertion text/placement is not available in the provided file). The change tightens the definition language and — combined with the unspecified inserted text — could narrow what charges count as franchise fees, with potential effects on local franchise revenues, cable/broadband providers, and legal interpretation by regulators and courts.