H.R. 2501 · 117th Congress · House

Spectrum Coordination Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Apr 14, 21
Passed House
Apr 5, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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, (2) ensure the efficient use of spectrum, and (3) establish reasonable timelines for information exchanges between the administration and the commission.

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.

Previous Versions

07Mar 31, 2022

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, (2) ensure the efficient use of spectrum, and (3) establish reasonable timelines for information exchanges between the administration and the commission.

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.

00Apr 14, 2021

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 06, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. APR 05, 2022Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H4180-4181)

    4180Yea
    4181Nay
    0NV
  3. APR 05, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #111

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 6 (Roll no. 111).(text: 4/4/2022 CR H4134-4135)

    418Yea
    6Nay
    0NV
  4. APR 05, 2022Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 6 (Roll no. 111). (text: 4/4/2022 CR H4134-4135)

    Roll Call #111
    418Yea
    6Nay
    0NV
  5. APR 05, 2022Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. APR 04, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. APR 04, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H4134-4136)

    4134Yea
    4136Nay
    0NV
  8. APR 04, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2501.

  9. APR 04, 2022Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  10. MAR 31, 2022Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.

    117Yea
    287Nay
    0NV
  11. MAR 31, 2022Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-287.

    117Yea
    287Nay
    0NV
  12. MAR 31, 2022Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.

  13. NOV 17, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. NOV 17, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  15. NOV 03, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. NOV 03, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  17. APR 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  18. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  20. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Apr 6, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 31, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Nov 17, 2021

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 3, 2021

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 3, 2021

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 15, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Apr 14, 2021

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