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Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act

USA118th CongressHR-3430| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2023
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act This bill modifies procedures related to the relocation or sharing of federal portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, including the uses of and requirements for the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF), which is a funding mechanism through which federal agencies can recover certain costs associated with spectrum relocation or sharing. The bill permits the SRF to more broadly cover those costs. Currently, the SRF covers costs to achieve comparable capabilities, while the bill permits it to cover costs to deploy systems that satisfy operational requirements. Further, the SRF may cover costs for more extensive operational requirements than those being met before the relocation or sharing provided that the more extensive costs do not jeopardize an auction, sharing, or other nonfederal use of the spectrum. Additionally, the bill expands planning and coordination requirements. This includes (1) specifying more detailed requirements for transition plans that federal agencies must submit to receive SRF payments, and (2) requiring agencies to coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on their transition plans and other activities. The bill also funds administrative support for a technical panel that reviews the plans for transitioning federal use of spectrum to nonfederal or shared use.
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Timeline
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 12, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 19, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 12, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 12, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act

USA118th CongressHR-3430| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2023
Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act This bill modifies procedures related to the relocation or sharing of federal portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, including the uses of and requirements for the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF), which is a funding mechanism through which federal agencies can recover certain costs associated with spectrum relocation or sharing. The bill permits the SRF to more broadly cover those costs. Currently, the SRF covers costs to achieve comparable capabilities, while the bill permits it to cover costs to deploy systems that satisfy operational requirements. Further, the SRF may cover costs for more extensive operational requirements than those being met before the relocation or sharing provided that the more extensive costs do not jeopardize an auction, sharing, or other nonfederal use of the spectrum. Additionally, the bill expands planning and coordination requirements. This includes (1) specifying more detailed requirements for transition plans that federal agencies must submit to receive SRF payments, and (2) requiring agencies to coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on their transition plans and other activities. The bill also funds administrative support for a technical panel that reviews the plans for transitioning federal use of spectrum to nonfederal or shared use.
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Timeline
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 12, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 19, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 12, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 12, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsRadio spectrum allocationResearch administration and fundingResearch and development