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C–BAND Act

11/1/2022, 4:17 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4855

Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act or the C-BAND Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to make between 200 and 300 megahertz of C-Band spectrum available for reallocation and the assignment of licenses through a system of competitive bidding.

C-Band spectrum is electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 and 4200 megahertz. Such spectrum shall be for the provision of broadband internet access service, and the clearing and reallocation shall take place in a manner that ensures C-Band-dependent users (1) receive equal or better service than was previously available, and (2) receive such service continuously throughout the transition process.

Current Status of Bill HR 4855

Bill HR 4855 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 24, 2019. Bill HR 4855 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 24, 2019.  Bill HR 4855's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4855

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4855

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Licensing and registrations
- Radio spectrum allocation
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4855

C–BAND Act
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for an auction of C-Band spectrum, and for other purposes.
C–BAND Act
Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act

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