House Bill 4855
116th Congress(2019-2020)
C–BAND Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4855
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act or the C-BAND Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to make between 200 and 300 megahertz of C-Band spectrum available for reallocation and the assignment of licenses through a system of competitive bidding.
C-Band spectrum is electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 and 4200 megahertz. Such spectrum shall be for the provision of broadband internet access service, and the clearing and reallocation shall take place in a manner that ensures C-Band-dependent users (1) receive equal or better service than was previously available, and (2) receive such service continuously throughout the transition process.
October 24, 2019
03/10/2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
03/10/2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
10/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
10/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:42 AM