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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.
12/15/2023, 3:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1108
Bill 118 hr 1108, also known as the "Federal Communications Commission Competitive Bidding Extension Act," aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant licenses or construction permits through a system of competitive bidding.
The bill seeks to allow the FCC to continue using competitive bidding as a method for allocating licenses and permits for the use of the public airwaves. This competitive bidding process helps ensure that these valuable resources are allocated efficiently and fairly, while also promoting competition in the telecommunications industry.
By extending the FCC's authority to use competitive bidding, the bill aims to promote innovation, investment, and consumer choice in the telecommunications sector. It also helps prevent monopolies or anti-competitive behavior by ensuring that licenses and permits are awarded based on merit and not on political influence or other factors. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1108 is designed to modernize and improve the regulatory framework governing the allocation of licenses and permits for the use of the public airwaves, ultimately benefiting consumers and promoting a more competitive and innovative telecommunications industry.
The bill seeks to allow the FCC to continue using competitive bidding as a method for allocating licenses and permits for the use of the public airwaves. This competitive bidding process helps ensure that these valuable resources are allocated efficiently and fairly, while also promoting competition in the telecommunications industry.
By extending the FCC's authority to use competitive bidding, the bill aims to promote innovation, investment, and consumer choice in the telecommunications sector. It also helps prevent monopolies or anti-competitive behavior by ensuring that licenses and permits are awarded based on merit and not on political influence or other factors. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1108 is designed to modernize and improve the regulatory framework governing the allocation of licenses and permits for the use of the public airwaves, ultimately benefiting consumers and promoting a more competitive and innovative telecommunications industry.
Congressional Summary of HR 1108
This bill extends through May 19, 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 HR 1108
Bill HR 1108 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1108 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1108's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of March 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1108
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1108
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Licensing and registrations
- Radio spectrum allocation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1108
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.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1108
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