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5G SALE Act

USA118th CongressS-2787| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2023
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act or the 5G SALE Act This act temporarily authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to process applications for licenses or permits for the use of specified bands of the electromagnetic spectrum that were auctioned on or before March 9, 2023. The authorization terminates 90 days after the enactment of the act. The FCC has not processed the licenses or permits for the previously auctioned spectrum because its authority to conduct auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023.

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Timeline
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 21, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4666)
Sep 21, 2023
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4666)
Sep 21, 2023
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4666)
Sep 21, 2023
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4666)
Sep 22, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 22, 2023
Received in the House.
Sep 22, 2023
Held at the desk.
Dec 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5677
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 11, 2023
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 11, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6798-6799)
Dec 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2787.
Dec 11, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)
Dec 11, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)
Dec 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 13, 2023
Presented to President.
Dec 19, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-27.
  • September 13, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 21, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4666)


  • September 21, 2023
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4666)


  • September 21, 2023
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4666)


  • September 21, 2023
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4666)


  • September 22, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 22, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • September 22, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • December 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5677
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 11, 2023
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 11, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6798-6799)


  • December 11, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2787.


  • December 11, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)


  • December 11, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)


  • December 11, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 13, 2023
    Presented to President.


  • December 19, 2023
    Signed by President.


  • December 19, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 118-27.

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Related Bills

  • HR 118-5677: 5G SALE Act
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5G SALE Act

USA118th CongressS-2787| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2023
5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act or the 5G SALE Act This act temporarily authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to process applications for licenses or permits for the use of specified bands of the electromagnetic spectrum that were auctioned on or before March 9, 2023. The authorization terminates 90 days after the enactment of the act. The FCC has not processed the licenses or permits for the previously auctioned spectrum because its authority to conduct auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 13, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 21, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4666)
Sep 21, 2023
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4666)
Sep 21, 2023
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4666)
Sep 21, 2023
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4666)
Sep 22, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 22, 2023
Received in the House.
Sep 22, 2023
Held at the desk.
Dec 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5677
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 11, 2023
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 11, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6798-6799)
Dec 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2787.
Dec 11, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)
Dec 11, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)
Dec 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 13, 2023
Presented to President.
Dec 19, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-27.
  • September 13, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 13, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 21, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4666)


  • September 21, 2023
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4666)


  • September 21, 2023
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4666)


  • September 21, 2023
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4666)


  • September 22, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 22, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • September 22, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • December 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5677
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 11, 2023
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 11, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6798-6799)


  • December 11, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2787.


  • December 11, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)


  • December 11, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6798)


  • December 11, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 13, 2023
    Presented to President.


  • December 19, 2023
    Signed by President.


  • December 19, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 118-27.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5677: 5G SALE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Licensing and registrationsRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication