S 2327 · 109th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Winn Act

Introduced 2006-02-17· Sponsored by Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1472)(2006-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Wireless Innovation Act of 2006 or the Winn Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue a final order that: (1) permits unlicensed, non-exclusive use of unassigned, non-licensed television broadcast channels between 54 MHz and 698 MHz; (2) establishes technical guidelines and requirements for the offering of unlicensed service in such band to protect incumbent licensed services and licensees from harmful interference; and (3) requires unlicensed devices operating in the band to comply with existing certification processes.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican