Requires new wireless airwaves to be opened up for faster internet and phone services.
This bill would open up new parts of the airwaves for wireless use, which aims to enable faster internet and better phone services for everyday Americans. It would require the government to identify at least 2500 megahertz of spectrum, with at least 1250 megahertz auctioned for commercial use and at least 125 megahertz made available for unlicensed use, extending the FCC's power to hold these auctions.
Today, the Federal Communications Commission's general power to auction off airwave licenses expired in March 2023, and federal agencies moving off airwaves can only get funding for minor equipment upgrades. This bill would extend the FCC's auction power, require the government to identify at least 2500 megahertz of new airwaves, auction at least 1250 megahertz for commercial use, and make at least 125 megahertz available for unlicensed use. It would also allow federal agencies to get funding for advanced replacement systems when they move.
HR 651 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 4/10
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