Senate Bill 650 - 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-02

Recent Activity

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

Alternative Names

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

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

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Committees and Subcommittees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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.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.

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.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

This bill extends through September 30, 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
S - 650
Introduced on
2023-03-02
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/2/2023
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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 September 30, 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 IntroducedA 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.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications
Potential Impact
Licensing and registrations•
Radio spectrum allocation

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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.
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.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/21/2023

This bill extends through September 30, 2023, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. (The authority currently expires on March 9, 2023.)

Latest Action3/2/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.