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Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5035| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2019
Michael F. Doyle

Michael F. Doyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 This bill addresses provisions related to the retransmission of television-station signals and applies consumer-rights and transparency requirements to consumers' cable and satellite services. Specifically, the bill makes permanent a provision that allows a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) to retransmit television-station signals directly to a home if the subscriber receiving the signal resides in an unserved household located outside the local market of such a station. The bill also allows an MVPD to designate a qualified MVPD buying group to negotiate on its behalf with large broadcast ownership groups regarding retransmission consent for broadcast programming. Further, the bill requires that providers of internet, voice, mobile, data, and MVPD services (1) engage in transparent sales and e-billing, and (2) refrain from charging a consumer for using equipment not provided by the service provider.

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Timeline
Jun 4, 2019
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Prior to Introduction and Referral.
Nov 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov 14, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 14, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 9, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
Dec 9, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-329.
Dec 10, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 10, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9960-9961)
Dec 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5035.
Dec 10, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9960-9961)
Dec 10, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9960-9961)
Dec 10, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 4, 2019
    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Prior to Introduction and Referral.


  • November 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • November 14, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 14, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 9, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.


  • December 9, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-329.


  • December 10, 2019
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 10, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9960-9961)


  • December 10, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5035.


  • December 10, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9960-9961)


  • December 10, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9960-9961)


  • December 10, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

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Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5035| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2019
Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 This bill addresses provisions related to the retransmission of television-station signals and applies consumer-rights and transparency requirements to consumers' cable and satellite services. Specifically, the bill makes permanent a provision that allows a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) to retransmit television-station signals directly to a home if the subscriber receiving the signal resides in an unserved household located outside the local market of such a station. The bill also allows an MVPD to designate a qualified MVPD buying group to negotiate on its behalf with large broadcast ownership groups regarding retransmission consent for broadcast programming. Further, the bill requires that providers of internet, voice, mobile, data, and MVPD services (1) engage in transparent sales and e-billing, and (2) refrain from charging a consumer for using equipment not provided by the service provider.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 4, 2019
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Prior to Introduction and Referral.
Nov 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov 14, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 14, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 9, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
Dec 9, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-329.
Dec 10, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 10, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9960-9961)
Dec 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5035.
Dec 10, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9960-9961)
Dec 10, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9960-9961)
Dec 10, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 4, 2019
    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Prior to Introduction and Referral.


  • November 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • November 14, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 14, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 9, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.


  • December 9, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-329.


  • December 10, 2019
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 10, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9960-9961)


  • December 10, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5035.


  • December 10, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9960-9961)


  • December 10, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9960-9961)


  • December 10, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Michael F. Doyle

Michael F. Doyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesConsumer affairsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMarketing and advertisingTelecommunication rates and feesTelevision and film