House Bill 6477
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Spectrum Coordination Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6477
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.
Gus Bilirakis
grade
Florida
Illinois
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Spectrum Coordination Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Spectrum Coordination to (1) improve the process for resolving frequency allocation disputes in shared or adjacent spectrum bands, and (2) ensure the efficient use or sharing of spectrum.
The MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship between the two parties to ensure that spectrum policy decisions promote efficient use of spectrum consistent with both the economic interests and national security of the nation.
April 10, 2020
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04/10/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/10/2020
Introduced in House
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