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CABLE Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-1061| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2021
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Virginia Foxx (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connecting And Building Lines for Expedited Expansion Act or the CABLE Expansion Act This bill modifies the requirements governing decisions about the placement, construction, or modification of a facility that provides cable service to subscribers using an easement or public right-of-way. A franchise authority (i.e., a state or local entity that regulates certain aspects of cable operators) may not regulate the placement, construction, or modification of such facilities in a manner that effectively prohibits a cable operator from providing or enhancing its service under a franchise granted by the authority. Additionally, a franchise authority must approve or deny a complete request to place, construct, or modify a facility within specified time frames. The denial of a request must be in writing, supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record, and publicly released at the same time as the decision is made.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • February 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3435: American Broadband Act
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CABLE Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-1061| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2021
Connecting And Building Lines for Expedited Expansion Act or the CABLE Expansion Act This bill modifies the requirements governing decisions about the placement, construction, or modification of a facility that provides cable service to subscribers using an easement or public right-of-way. A franchise authority (i.e., a state or local entity that regulates certain aspects of cable operators) may not regulate the placement, construction, or modification of such facilities in a manner that effectively prohibits a cable operator from providing or enhancing its service under a franchise granted by the authority. Additionally, a franchise authority must approve or deny a complete request to place, construct, or modify a facility within specified time frames. The denial of a request must be in writing, supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record, and publicly released at the same time as the decision is made.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • February 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Virginia Foxx (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3435: American Broadband Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesLicensing and registrationsState and local government operationsTelevision and film