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SPECTRUM NOW Act

USA116th CongressHR-3475| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act or the SPECTRUM NOW Act This bill directs federal entities operating on mid-band spectrum to study the feasibility of (1) increasing spectrum efficiency, and (2) relocating federally held spectrum or sharing it with commercial users to facilitate the deployment of 5G. These federal entities must then submit plans for repurposing their spectrum, or a portion thereof, for commercial wireless use. Further, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must consult with the Federal Communications Commission and the relevant federal entity to determine whether spectrum may be made available on an unlicensed basis if the entity determines it is not feasible to make spectrum available on a licensed basis in accordance with the bill.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1968
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1968
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1968: SPECTRUM NOW Act
  • HR 116-4171: WIN 5G Act
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication

SPECTRUM NOW Act

USA116th CongressHR-3475| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act or the SPECTRUM NOW Act This bill directs federal entities operating on mid-band spectrum to study the feasibility of (1) increasing spectrum efficiency, and (2) relocating federally held spectrum or sharing it with commercial users to facilitate the deployment of 5G. These federal entities must then submit plans for repurposing their spectrum, or a portion thereof, for commercial wireless use. Further, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must consult with the Federal Communications Commission and the relevant federal entity to determine whether spectrum may be made available on an unlicensed basis if the entity determines it is not feasible to make spectrum available on a licensed basis in accordance with the bill.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1968
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1968
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1968: SPECTRUM NOW Act
  • HR 116-4171: WIN 5G Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication