HR 1341 · 118th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Spectrum Coordination Act

Introduced 2023-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.(2023-03-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Spectrum Coordination Act This bill requires periodic updates to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that guides federal efforts to coordinate the efficient management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum. It also requires documentation of interagency coordination during spectrum actions. Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must update the current MOU within three years and then update subsequent MOUs at least every four years thereafter. Additionally, the NTIA and the FCC must document their efforts to coordinate the identification and resolution of technical, procedural, or policy concerns of federal entities that are affected by a spectrum action (i.e., a proposed action by the FCC to reallocate spectrum that is anticipated to result in an auction or licensing that could potentially impact the spectrum operations of a federal entity). In particular, the NTIA must file specified information in the public record during the period for submitting comments about the spectrum action. The information must include (1) the date on which the FCC notified the NTIA about the action, (2) a li…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act

Jun 13, 2023

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 24, 2023

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans