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Introduced
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
In Committee
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to repeal the section of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 that requires the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum. This bill repeals the requirement for the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the 470-512 MHz band (referred to as the "T-Band spectrum"). The T-Band spectrum is a frequency range currently utilized by public-safety entities in certain urban areas.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019", repeals the requirement for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (470-512 MHz), which is currently used by public safety entities in certain urban areas. The T-Band spectrum was previously required to be reallocated and auctioned off by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, but this bill would eliminate that requirement, allowing public safety entities to continue using the T-Band spectrum.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 10/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2748/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2748/BILLS-116s2748is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2748/BILLS-116s2748is.pdf.pdf |
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