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.

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Congressional Summary of S 650

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.)

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Current Status of Bill S 650

Bill S 650 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2023. Bill S 650 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2023. Bill S 650's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 650

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 650

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Licensing and registrations

- Radio spectrum allocation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 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.