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Spectrum Coordination Act

USA117th CongressHR-2501| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6477
Spectrum Coordination Act
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov 3, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 3, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 31, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.
Mar 31, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.
Apr 4, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 4, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4134-4136)
Apr 4, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.
Apr 4, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 5, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)
Apr 5, 2022
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)
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Apr 5, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6477
    Spectrum Coordination Act


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • November 3, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 3, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 17, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 31, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.


  • March 31, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.


  • April 4, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 4, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4134-4136)


  • April 4, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.


  • April 4, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 5, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)


  • April 5, 2022
    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)
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  • April 5, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 6, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Radio spectrum allocation

Spectrum Coordination Act

USA117th CongressHR-2501| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
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 Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6477
Spectrum Coordination Act
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov 3, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 3, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 31, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.
Mar 31, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.
Apr 4, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 4, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4134-4136)
Apr 4, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.
Apr 4, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 5, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)
Apr 5, 2022
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)
View Vote
Apr 5, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6477
    Spectrum Coordination Act


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • November 3, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 3, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 17, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 31, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.


  • March 31, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.


  • April 4, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 4, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4134-4136)


  • April 4, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.


  • April 4, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 5, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)


  • April 5, 2022
    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)
    View Vote


  • April 5, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 6, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Radio spectrum allocation