Not adopted
This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Pending Consideration
- Failed
What this amendment would do
This amendment would replace section 40002 of the existing measure to change how the Federal Communications Commission handles spectrum auctions, which are competitive bidding processes for wireless frequency licenses.
The amendment extends the expiration date for the Commission's auction authority to September 30, 2034, while excluding certain specific frequency bands from this authority.
The Commission is required to grant licenses for at least 300 megahertz of spectrum, including at least 100 megahertz in the band between 3.98 gigahertz and 4.2 gigahertz within two years.
The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information must identify 500 megahertz of frequencies for reallocation to non-Federal or shared use through a specific schedule.
The Assistant Secretary must assess the feasibility and revenue potential of these frequencies before the Commission completes auctions for them.
The President has the authority to modify or withdraw any proposed frequency for reallocation if it is determined necessary to protect national security.
- 6/29/2025
- Senate amendment submitted
This bill has no cosponsors