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Spectrum Coordination Act

USA118th CongressHR-1341| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2023
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Spectrum Coordination Act This bill requires periodic updates to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that guides federal efforts to coordinate the efficient management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum. It also requires documentation of interagency coordination during spectrum actions. Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must update the current MOU within three years and then update subsequent MOUs at least every four years thereafter. Additionally, the NTIA and the FCC must document their efforts to coordinate the identification and resolution of technical, procedural, or policy concerns of federal entities that are affected by a spectrum action (i.e., a proposed action by the FCC to reallocate spectrum that is anticipated to result in an auction or licensing that could potentially impact the spectrum operations of a federal entity). In particular, the NTIA must file specified information in the public record during the period for submitting comments about the spectrum action. The information must include (1) the date on which the FCC notified the NTIA about the action, (2) a list of federal entities that may be affected by the action, (3) the date on which the NTIA notified those entities about the action, and (4) a summary of concerns with the action raised by affected entities. The bill also requires the FCC to include in any final rule for a spectrum action an interagency coordination summary that describes (1) the date the FCC notified the NTIA about the spectrum action, (2) whether federal entities raised concerns, and (3) how any concerns were resolved.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2501
Spectrum Coordination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6477
Spectrum Coordination Act
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2501
    Spectrum Coordination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6477
    Spectrum Coordination Act


  • March 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.

Science, Technology, Communications

Government information and archivesRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication

Spectrum Coordination Act

USA118th CongressHR-1341| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2023
Spectrum Coordination Act This bill requires periodic updates to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that guides federal efforts to coordinate the efficient management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum. It also requires documentation of interagency coordination during spectrum actions. Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must update the current MOU within three years and then update subsequent MOUs at least every four years thereafter. Additionally, the NTIA and the FCC must document their efforts to coordinate the identification and resolution of technical, procedural, or policy concerns of federal entities that are affected by a spectrum action (i.e., a proposed action by the FCC to reallocate spectrum that is anticipated to result in an auction or licensing that could potentially impact the spectrum operations of a federal entity). In particular, the NTIA must file specified information in the public record during the period for submitting comments about the spectrum action. The information must include (1) the date on which the FCC notified the NTIA about the action, (2) a list of federal entities that may be affected by the action, (3) the date on which the NTIA notified those entities about the action, and (4) a summary of concerns with the action raised by affected entities. The bill also requires the FCC to include in any final rule for a spectrum action an interagency coordination summary that describes (1) the date the FCC notified the NTIA about the spectrum action, (2) whether federal entities raised concerns, and (3) how any concerns were resolved.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2501
Spectrum Coordination Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6477
Spectrum Coordination Act
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2501
    Spectrum Coordination Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6477
    Spectrum Coordination Act


  • March 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication