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HR 4715 108th Congress House

Spectrum Accountability Act

Official title: To clarify the obligations of the Federal Communications Commission to issue licenses using competitive bidding procedures.

Introduced: September 21, 2004 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications AuctionsCommerceCompetitive biddingGovernment Operations and Politics
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LawLicensesRadio spectrum allocationTelevision frequency allocation
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 7, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Jun 25, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 25, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1287)
Jun 25, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 7, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Spectrum Accountability Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that the Federal Communications Commission is obligated to use the competitive bidding process for mutually exclusive license applications (subject to existing exceptions) and to accept such applications if granting a license would result in the licensee: (1) being authorized to use a materially greater quantity or value of spectrum; or (2) effectively exchanging a previously held license for one that materially alters rights or obligations under the prior license or permits the licensee to provide additional services.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Sep 21, 2004
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