AIRWAVES Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 6, 2018)
Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act or the AIRWAVES Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete auctions by December 31, 2020, that will grant priority access broadcast licenses for specified frequency spectrum bands.
The FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration are directed to identify frequencies in specified spectrum bands that may be utilized for non-federal unlicensed use and commercial licensed use.
The FCC must allocate 10% of proceeds from each of the spectrum band auctions specified in the bill to expand wireless infrastructure in rural areas that are underserved or unserved.
The FCC shall conduct a study on how unlicensed frequency spectrum bands can be utilized for: (1) the provision of healthcare in rural areas, (2) distance learning, and (3) facilitating innovations in agriculture.
What just happenedFeb 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2018
- Feb 9, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Feb 6, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 6, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 6, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House