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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4855
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4855
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