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H.R. 707

Emerging Telecommunications Technologies Act of 1993

Emerging Telecommunications Technologies Act of 1993 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct, at least biannually, and to report to specified congressional committees, the FCC, and the Secretary of Commerce annually on, joint electromagnetic spectrum planning with respect to: (1) future spectrum requirements for public and private uses and the allocation actions to accommodate those uses; and (2) actions to promote the efficient use of the spectrum.

Directs the Secretary to submit to the President and the Congress a report identifying bands of frequencies that: (1) are allocated on a primary basis for Government use and eligible for licensing pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act); (2) are not required for the present or identifiable future needs of the Government; (3) can be made available for use under the Act (other than for Government stations); (4) are most likely to have the greatest potential for productive uses and public benefits; and (5) will not result in excessive costs to the Government or losses of services or benefits to the public. Prohibits withdrawal of the assignment of frequencies to any Federal power agency.

Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report which makes a preliminary identification of reallocable bands of frequencies.

Directs the Secretary to convene an advisory committee to assist in carrying out this Act.

Directs the President, after receiving the final report, to: (1) withdraw the assignment to a Government station of any frequency which such report recommends for reallocation; (2) withdraw or limit the assignment to a Government station of any frequency which such report recommends be reallocated or made available for mixed use; (3) assign or reassign other frequencies to Government stations as necessary to adjust to such withdrawal or limitation of assignments; and (4) notify the FCC and the Congress of actions taken. Authorizes the President to substitute alternative frequencies in the interest of national defense, important governmental needs, public health or safety, or Federal financial considerations.

Directs the FCC to submit to the President and the Congress a plan for the distribution of the reallocated frequency bands.

Authorizes the President to reclaim reassigned frequencies for reassignment to Government stations. Authorizes appropriations.

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16](D-MI)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 5 (Roll no. 46).

  4. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 5 (Roll no. 46).

  5. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (CR H950)

  6. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  8. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-942)

  9. FloorH30300

    Mr. Markey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.

  11. CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-19.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-19.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee
  16. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee
  17. CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee
  18. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

    Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee
  19. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House