Low Power Protection Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T01:57:14Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3405 Low Power Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 1:57 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3405

Low Power Protection Act

This bill provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.

A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

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Current Status of Bill S 3405

Bill S 3405 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2021. Bill S 3405 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2021. Bill S 3405's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-344. as of January 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3405

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3405

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies

- Congressional oversight

- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

- Licensing and registrations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3405

Low Power Protection Act

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to issue a rule providing that certain low power television stations may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees, and for other purposes.

Low Power Protection Act