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US HR4986

RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018 Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act of 2018


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Introduced
02/08/2018
In Committee
02/14/2018
Crossed Over
03/07/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018 Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act of 2018 TITLE I--FCC REAUTHORIZATION (Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for FY2019-FY2020. It amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require that FCC-collected regulatory fees be credited as offsetting collections.

AI Summary

This bill, the RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018 Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act of 2018, reauthorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for fiscal years 2019-2020 and amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require that FCC-collected regulatory fees be credited as offsetting collections. It also includes provisions related to applying the Antideficiency Act to the Universal Service Program, securing access to networks during emergencies, consolidating redundant FCC reporting requirements, creating an independent FCC Inspector General, enhancing the authority of the FCC's Chief Information Officer, combating spoofing, promoting broadband access for veterans, establishing standards for mobile service coverage data collection, ensuring accurate dispatchable location for 911 calls, studying cybersecurity incident response, improving broadband access in tribal areas, and modifying terms of FCC commissioner appointments. Additionally, the bill includes the MOBILE NOW Act, which aims to identify 255 MHz of spectrum for mobile and fixed wireless broadband use, promote broadband infrastructure deployment, and address other spectrum-related issues.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/07/2018)

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