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A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum.
3/26/2025, 12:55 PM
Summary of Bill S 794
Bill 119 s 794, also known as the Federal Spectrum Audit Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct an audit of Federal spectrum usage. The bill seeks to ensure that the Federal government is efficiently and effectively utilizing its spectrum resources.
The audit would assess how Federal agencies are currently using spectrum, identify any inefficiencies or underutilization, and make recommendations for improving spectrum management. The goal of the audit is to promote better coordination and utilization of spectrum resources, which is crucial for ensuring that the United States remains competitive in the global telecommunications market.
By requiring a comprehensive audit of Federal spectrum usage, this bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how spectrum is allocated and used by Federal agencies. This could lead to more efficient use of spectrum, potentially freeing up additional spectrum for commercial use and innovation. Overall, the Federal Spectrum Audit Act is a bipartisan effort to improve spectrum management within the Federal government and promote better coordination and utilization of spectrum resources.
The audit would assess how Federal agencies are currently using spectrum, identify any inefficiencies or underutilization, and make recommendations for improving spectrum management. The goal of the audit is to promote better coordination and utilization of spectrum resources, which is crucial for ensuring that the United States remains competitive in the global telecommunications market.
By requiring a comprehensive audit of Federal spectrum usage, this bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how spectrum is allocated and used by Federal agencies. This could lead to more efficient use of spectrum, potentially freeing up additional spectrum for commercial use and innovation. Overall, the Federal Spectrum Audit Act is a bipartisan effort to improve spectrum management within the Federal government and promote better coordination and utilization of spectrum resources.
Congressional Summary of S 794
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to audit and report to Congress on electromagnetic spectrum that is assigned or allocated to federal entities. The report must identify each spectrum band used by a federal entity and detail where, how, and to what extent each such band is being used.
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Current Status of Bill S 794
Bill S 794 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill S 794 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2025. Bill S 794's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 794
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 794
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 794
A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum.
A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum.
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