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US S3717

Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020


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Introduced
05/13/2020
In Committee
05/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a plan for the modernization of the information technology systems of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a plan for the modernization of the information technology systems of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to more efficiently manage the use of federal spectrum by government agencies. The bill also requires covered agencies, including the Department of Defense, to submit their own plans to modernize their infrastructure to be interoperable with the NTIA's modernized systems. The bill aims to standardize data inputs, modeling, and analysis tools, enhance security and automation, and improve the timeliness of spectrum analyses and requests. The Government Accountability Office is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the modernization plans.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (on 05/20/2020)

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