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.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2501 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2501
To require the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the
memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 14, 2021
Mr. Bilirakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To require the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the
memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Spectrum Coordination Act''.
SEC. 2. UPDATE OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON SPECTRUM COORDINATION
BETWEEN NTIA AND FCC.
Not later than December 31, 2022, the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration and the Federal Communications
Commission shall update the Memorandum of Understanding on Spectrum
Coordination entered into in January 2003, to--
(1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation
disputes in shared or adjacent bands to ensure that such
disputes are resolved expeditiously and efficiently; and
(2) ensure that spectrum is used or shared efficiently.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4134-4136)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4180-4181)
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)
Roll Call #111 (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)
Roll Call #111 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.