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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 14, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 2501

Spectrum Coordination Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 5, 2022)

Spectrum Coordination Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Spectrum Coordination to (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent spectrum bands, (2) ensure the efficient use of spectrum, and (3) establish reasonable timelines for information exchanges between the administration and the commission.

The MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship between the two parties to ensure that spectrum policy decisions promote efficient use of spectrum consistent with both the economic interests and national security of the nation.

What just happenedApr 6, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 6, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Apr 5, 2022FloorH38310

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

  3. Apr 5, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 6 (Roll no. 111). (text: 4/4/2022 CR H4134-4135)

  4. Apr 5, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 6 (Roll no. 111).(text: 4/4/2022 CR H4134-4135)

  5. Apr 5, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)

  6. Apr 4, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Apr 4, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.

  8. Apr 4, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4134-4136)

  9. Apr 4, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Mar 31, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.

  11. Mar 31, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Mar 31, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Nov 3, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  16. Nov 3, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  17. Apr 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  18. Apr 14, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Apr 14, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Apr 14, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 5, 202253

Spectrum Coordination Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Spectrum Coordination to (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent spectrum bands, (2) ensure the efficient use of spectrum, and (3) establish reasonable timelines for information exchanges between the administration and the commission.

The MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship between the two parties to ensure that spectrum policy decisions promote efficient use of spectrum consistent with both the economic interests and national security of the nation.

Reported to HouseMar 31, 20227

Spectrum Coordination Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Spectrum Coordination to (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent spectrum bands, (2) ensure the efficient use of spectrum, and (3) establish reasonable timelines for information exchanges between the administration and the commission.

The MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship between the two parties to ensure that spectrum policy decisions promote efficient use of spectrum consistent with both the economic interests and national security of the nation.

Introduced in HouseApr 14, 2021

Spectrum Coordination Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Spectrum Coordination to (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent spectrum bands, and (2) ensure the efficient use or sharing of spectrum.

The MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship between the two parties to ensure that spectrum policy decisions promote efficient use of spectrum consistent with both the economic interests and national security of the nation.

Spectrum Coordination Act — Informed