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S. 2748 116th Congress Senate

Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019

Official title: A bill to repeal the section of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 that requires the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum.

Introduced: October 30, 2019 Introduced by: Edward J. Markey Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Emergency communications systemsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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Oct 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 30, 2019
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 Latest action October 30, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019

This bill repeals the requirement for the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the 470-512 MHz band (referred to as the "T-Band spectrum"). The T-Band spectrum is a frequency range currently utilized by public-safety entities in certain urban areas.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 451 Identical bill Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Sep 30, 2020
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Mar 10, 2020
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Dec 19, 2019
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Oct 30, 2019
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Oct 30, 2019
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Oct 30, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2748: Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2748/
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"S. 2748: Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2748/.
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