Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024
This bill requires the federal government to identify 2,500 megahertz of spectrum (between 1.3-13.2 GHz) currently used by federal agencies for reallocation to commercial wireless services. It mandates phased auctions: 1,250 MHz by 2026 (2 years after enactment) and the full 2,500 MHz by 2029 (5 years after enactment), with 125 MHz made available for unlicensed use by 2026. Federal agencies using this spectrum must relocate, with costs covered by auction proceeds. The bill includes reporting requirements for Congress on progress, including assessments of agency operations and funding needs for relocation.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2024
Last action Mar 12, 2024
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Mar 12, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Mar 12, 2024
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Ted Cruz
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John Thune
RRepublican
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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