5G SALE Act

12/21/2023, 8:14 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5677

5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act or the 5G SALE Act

This bill temporarily authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to process applications for licenses or permits for the use of specified bands of the electromagnetic spectrum that were auctioned on or before March 9, 2023. The authorization terminates 90 days after the enactment of the bill.

The FCC has not processed the licenses or permits for the previously auctioned spectrum because its authority to conduct auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023.

Current Status of Bill HR 5677

Bill HR 5677 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since September 22, 2023. Bill HR 5677 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 22, 2023.  Bill HR 5677's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0. as of December 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5677

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5677

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5677

5G SALE Act5G SALE Act5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement ActTo authorize the Federal Communications Commission to process applications for spectrum licenses from applicants who were successful bidders in an auction before the authority of the Commission to conduct auctions expired on March 9, 2023.
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