C–BAND Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 24, 2019)
Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act or the C-BAND Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to make between 200 and 300 megahertz of C-Band spectrum available for reallocation and the assignment of licenses through a system of competitive bidding.
C-Band spectrum is electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 and 4200 megahertz. Such spectrum shall be for the provision of broadband internet access service, and the clearing and reallocation shall take place in a manner that ensures C-Band-dependent users (1) receive equal or better service than was previously available, and (2) receive such service continuously throughout the transition process.
What just happenedMar 10, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 24, 2019
- Mar 10, 2020Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Mar 10, 2020Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Oct 26, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Oct 24, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 24, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 24, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House