HR 4927 · in committee · significant
CABLE Competition Act
- economy
What this bill does
- This bill prevents state and local authorities from blocking cable companies from selling or transferring their franchises to new owners.
- Cable television providers and local governments that regulate cable franchises are affected by this change.
- The bill takes effect six months after enactment and applies to franchises granted after that date or already in operation.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would removing state and local authority to block cable franchise transfers affect communities' ability to negotiate service quality or pricing terms with new operators?
- 02
What evidence supports the claim that allowing unrestricted franchise transfers would increase competition or lower costs for cable consumers?
- 03
Which stakeholders—cable companies, local governments, or consumers—would benefit most from this change, and who might face disadvantages?
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Sponsor · R-IN-9
Erin Houchin
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House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-08-08
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Legislative timeline
2025-08-08 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-08-08 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-08-08 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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