The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Protecting Community Television Act, is to update the definition of "franchise fee" within the Communications Act of 1934. This change aims to ensure that local governments can better support community television services by clarifying what can be included in these fees. Key provisions of the Act focus on redefining the term "franchise fee." Specifically, it changes the wording from "includes" to "means," which establishes a clearer and more definitive understanding of what constitutes a franchise fee.