Bill Summary
This is a bill that aims to improve the management of spectrum, which is the range of radio frequencies used for communication. It requires federal agencies to coordinate and share information regarding any proposed changes or actions related to the use of spectrum. This includes providing notice to relevant agencies, addressing concerns and resolving issues, and updating a Memorandum of Understanding between agencies every 3-4 years to reflect changes in technology and policy. The bill also defines key terms, such as "spectrum action" and "Memorandum," to ensure clarity and consistency in its implementation. Overall, the goal of the bill is to promote the efficient use of spectrum in the public interest.
Possible Impacts
1. People who rely on certain radio frequencies, such as emergency responders or telecommunication companies, may be affected by changes in spectrum management. This could impact their ability to communicate effectively or provide necessary services.
2. Government agencies and departments may need to adjust their operations and policies in response to changes in spectrum management. For example, they may need to update their equipment or procedures to comply with new regulations.
3. The public may experience changes in the availability and quality of certain services, such as internet or cell phone access, as a result of changes in spectrum management. This could also affect the cost of these services.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1341 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1341
To improve Federal coordination with respect to spectrum management,
and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 3, 2023
Mr. Balderson (for himself and Ms. Kuster) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To improve Federal coordination with respect to spectrum management,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Spectrum Coordination Act''.
SEC. 2. IMPROVING SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT.
Part A of the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration Organization Act is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``SEC. 106. IMPROVING SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT.
``(a) Federal Coordination Procedures.--
``(1) Notice.--With respect to each spectrum action, the
Assistant Secretary shall file in the public record with
respect to such spectrum action, not later than the end of the
period for submitting comments to the Commission with respect
to such spectrum action, information (redacted as necessary if
the information is protected from disclosure for a reason
described in paragraph (3)) regarding--
``(A) the date on which the Commission provided to
the Assistant Secretary notice of the spectrum action,
as required under the Memorandum;
``(B) the Federal entities that may be impacted by
the spectrum action;
``(C) the date on which the Assistant Secretary
provided to the Federal entities described in
subparagraph (B) notice of the spectrum action;
``(D) a summary of technical or procedural
concerns, if any, of Federal entities with respect to
the spectrum action; and
``(E) a summary of policy concerns, if any, of the
Assistant Secretary with respect to the spectrum
action.
``(2) Final rule.--If the Commission promulgates a final
rule under section 553 of title 5, United States Code,
involving a spectrum action, the Commission shall prepare, make
available to the public, and publish in the Federal Register
along with the final rule an interagency coordination summary
that describes--
``(A) the date on which the Commission provided to
the Assistant Secretary notice of the spectrum action,
as required under the Memorandum;
``(B) whether concerns were raised under
subparagraph (D) or subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)
and, if so, the concerns raised; and
``(C) how any such concerns were resolved.
``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may
be construed to require the disclosure of classified
information, or other information reflecting technical,
procedural, or policy concerns that are exempt from disclosure
under section 552 of title 5, United States Code.
``(b) Memorandum.--
``(1) Memorandum updates.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of the enactment of this section, and not less frequently
than every 4 years thereafter, the Commission and the NTIA
shall update the Memorandum.
``(2) Nature of updates.--In updating the Memorandum under
paragraph (1), the Commission and the NTIA shall ensure that
each update reflects changing technological, procedural, and
policy circumstances, as determined necessary and appropriate
by the Commission and the NTIA.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Memorandum.--The term `Memorandum' means the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the NTIA
(relating to increased coordination between Federal spectrum
management agencies to promote the efficient use of the radio
spectrum in the public interest), signed on August 1, 2022, or
any successor memorandum.
``(2) Spectrum action.--The term `spectrum action' means
any proposed action by the Commission to reallocate radio
frequency spectrum that is anticipated to result in a system of
competitive bidding conducted under section 309(j) of the
Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)) or licensing that
could potentially impact the spectrum operations of a Federal
entity.''.
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