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5G UPGRADE Act of 2023
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3300
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help state and local governments upgrade their infrastructure to support 5G technology. This program would provide funding to help cover the costs of deploying small cell infrastructure, which is essential for expanding 5G coverage in urban and rural areas.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote research and development in 5G technology, as well as measures to enhance cybersecurity and protect against potential threats to 5G networks. The bill also aims to ensure that the deployment of 5G technology is done in an environmentally responsible manner. Overall, the 5G UPGRADE Act of 2023 seeks to position the United States as a global leader in 5G technology by investing in the necessary infrastructure and promoting innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
Congressional Summary of HR 3300
5G Using Previously Granted Rulings that Accelerate Deployment Everywhere Act of 2023 or the 5G UPGRADE Act of 2023
This bill requires states, localities, and their instrumentalities to respond within a specified time frame to certain requests to modify existing wireless towers or base stations.
Currently, states and localities must approve eligible requests for modifications. A request is eligible if it proposes to add, replace, or remove transmission equipment in a manner that does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the tower or base station.
The bill requires states, localities, and their instrumentalities to respond to these types of requests within 60 days either by (1) approving them, or (2) providing a written notice that explains why they are ineligible for approval. Failure to respond to the request within 60 days deems it automatically approved.
Additionally, the bill sets out procedures and deadlines for receiving and responding to additional information related to a request.
A party that makes a request may enforce the requirements of the bill in any U.S. district court, and courts must consider actions brought by a requesting party on an expedited basis.
