SMART Spectrum Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1677 SMART Spectrum Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/1/2024, 6:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1677

The SMART Spectrum Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1677, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the efficient use of spectrum by federal agencies. Spectrum refers to the range of frequencies used for communication, including radio, television, and wireless internet.

The SMART Spectrum Act aims to improve the management of federal spectrum by requiring agencies to report on their current spectrum usage and develop plans to make more efficient use of the spectrum they have been allocated. This will help to ensure that valuable spectrum resources are not being wasted and can be used more effectively for important communication purposes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to encourage federal agencies to share spectrum with each other and with commercial users when possible. This sharing of spectrum can help to alleviate congestion and improve the overall efficiency of spectrum usage. Overall, the SMART Spectrum Act is designed to promote better management of spectrum resources by federal agencies, leading to more efficient and effective communication systems for both government and commercial users.

Congressional Summary of HR 1677

Simplifying Management, Access, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act or the SMART Spectrum Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to implement an incumbent informing capability in its regulation of the electromagnetic spectrum. The bill also outlines minimum requirements for the capability that address protection of classified information and other matters.

Incumbent informing capability is a mechanism that facilitates the sharing of spectrum allocated for both federal and nonfederal uses; it enables federal users to reliably inform nonfederal users when and where the federal systems are operating in order to manage harmful interference between the federal and nonfederal uses.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1677

Bill HR 1677 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2023. Bill HR 1677 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2023. Bill HR 1677's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of March 31, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1677

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1677

SMART Spectrum Act

Simplifying Management, Access, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act

To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for an incumbent informing capability, and for other purposes.