Summary of Bill HRES 631
Bill 118 HRES 631, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to advance the country's national spectrum policy amidst the 29th anniversary of the Federal Communications Commission's first spectrum auction that commenced on July 25, 1994," is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and commemorate the 29th anniversary of the Federal Communications Commission's first spectrum auction, which took place on July 25, 1994.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of advancing the country's national spectrum policy in order to ensure efficient and effective use of the nation's airwaves. It recognizes the critical role that spectrum allocation plays in supporting telecommunications, broadcasting, and other vital industries. The resolution also highlights the need for continued innovation and investment in spectrum technology to meet the growing demands of consumers and businesses.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on Congress to support policies that promote spectrum efficiency, encourage spectrum sharing, and facilitate the deployment of next-generation wireless technologies. It also urges the Federal Communications Commission to continue its efforts to modernize spectrum management and allocation processes.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 631 aims to raise awareness of the importance of spectrum policy and to encourage policymakers to prioritize the efficient use of the nation's airwaves for the benefit of all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HRES 631
This resolution recognizes the 29th anniversary of the first auction of the electromagnetic spectrum held by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and supports the FCC's authority to use competitive bidding for granting licenses to use spectrum for commercial wireless communications.