Spectrum Coordination Act
United States117th CongressHR-2501House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 6, 2022
Summary
Spectrum Coordination Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Spectrum Coordination to (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent spectrum bands, (2) ensure the efficient use of spectrum, and (3) establish reasonable timelines for information exchanges between the administration and the commission. The MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship between the two parties to ensure that spectrum policy decisions promote efficient use of spectrum consistent with both the economic interests and national security of the nation.
Bill texts
Timeline
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)
House of Representatives
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 6 (Roll no. 111). (text: 4/4/2022 CR H4134-4135)
House of Representatives
View voteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate