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HR 2501 117th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory procedures Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio spectrum allocation

Spectrum Coordination Act

Introduced: April 14, 2021 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 6, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 5, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 5, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 6 (Roll no. 111). (text: 4/4/2022 CR H4134-4135)
Apr 5, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)
Apr 4, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 4, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.
Apr 4, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4134-4136)
Apr 4, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 31, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.
Mar 31, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 3, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Nov 3, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 5, 2022 House · vote #111 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 418–6 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Spectrum Coordination Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Spectrum Coordination to (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent spectrum bands, (2) ensure the efficient use of spectrum, and (3) establish reasonable timelines for information exchanges between the administration and the commission.

The MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship between the two parties to ensure that spectrum policy decisions promote efficient use of spectrum consistent with both the economic interests and national security of the nation.

What's happening now April 6, 2022

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2501: Spectrum Coordination Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2501/
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"H.R. 2501: Spectrum Coordination Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2501/.
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H.R. 2501, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2501/.
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