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SPECTRUM NOW Act

Introduced: June 25, 2019 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act or the SPECTRUM NOW Act

This bill directs federal entities operating on mid-band spectrum to study the feasibility of (1) increasing spectrum efficiency, and (2) relocating federally held spectrum or sharing it with commercial users to facilitate the deployment of 5G. These federal entities must then submit plans for repurposing their spectrum, or a portion thereof, for commercial wireless use.

Further, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must consult with the Federal Communications Commission and the relevant federal entity to determine whether spectrum may be made available on an unlicensed basis if the entity determines it is not feasible to make spectrum available on a licensed basis in accordance with the bill.

What's happening now June 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4171 Related bill WIN 5G Act
  • S 1968 Identical bill SPECTRUM NOW Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Jun 25, 2019
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