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CABLE Leadership Act

9/23/2025, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5170

The bill "To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to preserve cable franchising authority, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5170 on September 8, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5170

Bill HR 5170 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5170 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025.  Bill HR 5170's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5170

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5170

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5170

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to preserve cable franchising authority, and for other purposes.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to preserve cable franchising authority, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5170

Troy Balderson
Troy Balderson
OhioRepublican

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