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RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2166| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
James M. Inhofe

James M. Inhofe

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021 or the RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021 This bill places conditions on entities that deploy commercial terrestrial operations in the 1525-1559 megahertz (MHz) band or the 1626.5-1660.6 MHz band of the electromagnetic spectrum. These frequency bands are traditionally used for satellite operations, including the global positioning system (GPS). On April 19, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission approved an application for a low-power 5G wireless network in such bands despite concerns about the network interfering with GPS and other operations on adjacent bands. In its application, the entity committed to update, repair, or replace federal devices, platforms, or systems affected by its operations. This bill requires an entity (including the previously approved entity) that deploys terrestrial operations in the designated bands to reimburse a federal agency or a person for certain costs if the entity's operations interfere with or otherwise affect the operations of the agency or person. These costs may include necessary upgrades, repairs, or replacements to satellite communication devices and related equipment, as well as expenses for engineering studies and labor. Reimbursable costs owed by the entity transfer to any assignee, successor, or purchaser of its license to deploy terrestrial operations in the designated bands. The bill also expressly authorizes federal agencies to directly accept from the entity reimbursements for incurred costs.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4634
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4634
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4634: RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021

RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2166| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021 or the RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021 This bill places conditions on entities that deploy commercial terrestrial operations in the 1525-1559 megahertz (MHz) band or the 1626.5-1660.6 MHz band of the electromagnetic spectrum. These frequency bands are traditionally used for satellite operations, including the global positioning system (GPS). On April 19, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission approved an application for a low-power 5G wireless network in such bands despite concerns about the network interfering with GPS and other operations on adjacent bands. In its application, the entity committed to update, repair, or replace federal devices, platforms, or systems affected by its operations. This bill requires an entity (including the previously approved entity) that deploys terrestrial operations in the designated bands to reimburse a federal agency or a person for certain costs if the entity's operations interfere with or otherwise affect the operations of the agency or person. These costs may include necessary upgrades, repairs, or replacements to satellite communication devices and related equipment, as well as expenses for engineering studies and labor. Reimbursable costs owed by the entity transfer to any assignee, successor, or purchaser of its license to deploy terrestrial operations in the designated bands. The bill also expressly authorizes federal agencies to directly accept from the entity reimbursements for incurred costs.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4634
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4634
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
James M. Inhofe

James M. Inhofe

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4634: RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted