Bill > HR651

This bill aims to create a comprehensive plan for reallocating and auctioning spectrum (radio frequencies) between 1.3 and 13.2 gigahertz, with several key provisions. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must identify at least 2,500 megahertz of spectrum currently used by federal agencies for potential reallocation, with 1,250 megahertz to be identified within two years and the remaining within five years. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to auction at least 1,250 megahertz of this spectrum for commercial wireless broadband use, with 600 megahertz to be auctioned within three years and the remainder within six years. Additionally, the bill mandates that at least 125 megahertz be made available for unlicensed use within two years, and any remaining spectrum must be made available for licensed or unlicensed use within eight years. The bill also updates the Spectrum Relocation Fund by shortening congressional notification timelines and allowing federal agencies to replace outdated systems with state-of-the-art equipment if doing so enables more valuable spectrum reallocation. The FCC's auction authority is extended to September 30, 2027, with specific provisions for the covered spectrum band, and requires regular reporting and briefings to congressional committees about the spectrum reallocation progress.

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