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S. 3405Became Law

Low Power Protection Act

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Low Power Protection Act

This act provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.

A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

What just happenedJan 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-344.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 5, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 117-344.

  2. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-344.

  3. Jan 5, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 28, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2022FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 22, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10028)

  9. Dec 22, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Dec 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3405.

  11. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10028-10029)

  12. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30300

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

  13. Dec 22, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Dec 22, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Dec 21, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9724-9725; text: CR S9725)

  17. Dec 21, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Dec 15, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659.

  19. Dec 15, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  20. Dec 15, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Mar 22, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Dec 15, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Dec 15, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 5, 202349

Low Power Protection Act

This act provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.

A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

Passed HouseDec 22, 202253

Low Power Protection Act

This bill provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.

A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

Passed SenateDec 21, 202255

Low Power Protection Act

This bill provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.

A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

Reported to SenateDec 15, 202225

Low Power Protection Act

This bill provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.

A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

Introduced in SenateDec 15, 2021

Low Power Protection Act

This bill provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.

A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

Low Power Protection Act — Informed