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Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3565| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2024
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill addresses auctions of, and other matters related to, portions of the electromagnetic spectrum allocated for federal use. In particular, the bill extends various authorities granted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to auction spectrum and specifies the distribution of proceeds from auctions. Further, it increases funding available to the FCC for reimbursing communications services providers for replacing equipment or services that pose national security risks. It also expands permitted uses and other aspects of the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF), a funding mechanism through which federal agencies can recover certain costs for spectrum relocation or sharing. For example, it (1) provides SRF funding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for implementing incumbent informing capabilities that enable federal spectrum users to alert nonfederal users about where and when federal systems are operating to manage harmful interference in shared spectrum, and (2) directs the Department of Defense to report more extensively about its use of SRF funding. Additionally, the bill requires activities to (1) expand nonfederal use, shared use, or a combination of those uses of spectrum currently allocated for federal use; and (2) update a memorandum of understanding and otherwise increase coordination to promote efficient and effective use of spectrum allocated for federal use. The bill also establishes grants for (1) next generation 9-1-1 systems (interoperable Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls); and (2) expanding broadband access through historically Black colleges or universities, tribal colleges or universities, or other minority-serving institutions.

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Timeline
May 22, 2023
Introduced in House
May 22, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
May 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 13, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.
Aug 13, 2024
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Aug 13, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-629, Part I.
  • May 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.


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


  • August 13, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.


  • August 13, 2024
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.


  • August 13, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-629, Part I.

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Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3565| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2024
Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill addresses auctions of, and other matters related to, portions of the electromagnetic spectrum allocated for federal use. In particular, the bill extends various authorities granted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to auction spectrum and specifies the distribution of proceeds from auctions. Further, it increases funding available to the FCC for reimbursing communications services providers for replacing equipment or services that pose national security risks. It also expands permitted uses and other aspects of the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF), a funding mechanism through which federal agencies can recover certain costs for spectrum relocation or sharing. For example, it (1) provides SRF funding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for implementing incumbent informing capabilities that enable federal spectrum users to alert nonfederal users about where and when federal systems are operating to manage harmful interference in shared spectrum, and (2) directs the Department of Defense to report more extensively about its use of SRF funding. Additionally, the bill requires activities to (1) expand nonfederal use, shared use, or a combination of those uses of spectrum currently allocated for federal use; and (2) update a memorandum of understanding and otherwise increase coordination to promote efficient and effective use of spectrum allocated for federal use. The bill also establishes grants for (1) next generation 9-1-1 systems (interoperable Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls); and (2) expanding broadband access through historically Black colleges or universities, tribal colleges or universities, or other minority-serving institutions.

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Timeline
May 22, 2023
Introduced in House
May 22, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
May 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 13, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.
Aug 13, 2024
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Aug 13, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-629, Part I.
  • May 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.


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


  • August 13, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.


  • August 13, 2024
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.


  • August 13, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-629, Part I.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesBudget deficits and national debtCompetition and antitrustComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEmergency communications systemsEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHigher educationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMinority educationRadio spectrum allocationState and local government operations