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5G SALE Act

3/13/2024, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 2787

The Bill 118 s 2787, also known as the 5G SALE Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of certain telecommunications equipment to companies that pose a national security risk.

Specifically, the 5G SALE Act targets equipment that is used in the development and deployment of 5G technology. This technology is seen as crucial for the future of telecommunications and is expected to revolutionize the way we connect and communicate.

The bill aims to prevent companies that are deemed to be a threat to national security from accessing this technology. This is in response to concerns that certain foreign companies may be using their telecommunications equipment to spy on American citizens or engage in other malicious activities. If passed, the 5G SALE Act would require companies to undergo a thorough security review before being allowed to purchase or use certain telecommunications equipment. This review would be conducted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other relevant government agencies. Overall, the 5G SALE Act is a bipartisan effort to protect national security interests while still allowing for the development and deployment of 5G technology in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of S 2787

5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act or the 5G SALE Act

This act temporarily authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to process applications for licenses or permits for the use of specified bands of the electromagnetic spectrum that were auctioned on or before March 9, 2023. The authorization terminates 90 days after the enactment of the act.

The FCC has not processed the licenses or permits for the previously auctioned spectrum because its authority to conduct auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023.

Current Status of Bill S 2787

Bill S 2787 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 19, 2023. Bill S 2787 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 13, 2023.  Bill S 2787's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-27. as of December 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2787

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2787

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Licensing and registrations
- Radio spectrum allocation
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2787

5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act
5G SALE Act
5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act
5G SALE Act
5G SALE Act
5G SALE Act
5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act
5G SALE Act
5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act
A bill to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to process applications for spectrum licenses from applicants who were successful bidders in an auction before the authority of the Commission to conduct auctions expired on March 9, 2023.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2787

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