House Bill 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-02-21

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Alternative Names

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.

Associated Legislation

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.

Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact

Licensing and registrations

Radio spectrum allocation

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

This bill extends through May 19, 2023, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. (The authority currently expires on March 9, 2023.)

Congress
118
Number
HR - 1108
Introduced on
2023-02-21
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/27/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill extends through May 19, 2023, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. (The authority currently expires on March 9, 2023.)

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications
Potential Impact
Licensing and registrations•
Radio spectrum allocation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/8/2023

This bill extends through May 19, 2023, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. (The authority currently expires on March 9, 2023.)

Latest Action3/3/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.