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US HR1338

US HR1338
SAT Streamlining Act Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act


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Introduced
03/03/2023
In Committee
03/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide authority for certain licenses, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act or the SAT Streamlining Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide authority for certain licenses for covered radiocommunication services using nongeostationary orbit and geostationary orbit space stations and earth stations. Specifically, it establishes timelines for the FCC to make determinations on applications for licenses, grants of market access, and earth station authorizations, and allows for expedited treatment of certain license modifications. The bill also addresses issues around shared spectrum, protection from harmful interference, and state preemption of market entry and rates. Additionally, it includes provisions related to the review of applications involving foreign ownership for national security and law enforcement concerns.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365). (on 07/25/2023)

Bill Topics

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Commercial Space
  • ‐ Telephone and Telecommunications

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