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Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4803| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020 or the Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements related to the assignment and allocation of electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3450 MHz and 3550 MHz. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must begin withdrawing or modifying assignments of this electromagnetic spectrum to federal government stations. Further, the Federal Communications Commission must revise the nonfederal allocation of this spectrum to permit flexible-use services and conduct an auction to grant new initial licenses for the use of this spectrum.
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Timeline
Oct 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8545
Introduced in House
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • October 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8545
    Introduced in House


  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 18, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8545: Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication

Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4803| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020 or the Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements related to the assignment and allocation of electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3450 MHz and 3550 MHz. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must begin withdrawing or modifying assignments of this electromagnetic spectrum to federal government stations. Further, the Federal Communications Commission must revise the nonfederal allocation of this spectrum to permit flexible-use services and conduct an auction to grant new initial licenses for the use of this spectrum.
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Timeline
Oct 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8545
Introduced in House
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • October 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8545
    Introduced in House


  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 18, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8545: Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication