Keep It Moving Act

HR 7742, the Keep It Moving Act, sets strict deadlines for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review and approve applications for telecom license transfers or spectrum lease control changes. It requires the FCC to make a completeness determination within 15 days, issue a final approval decision within 180 days (or 1 year for complex cases), and automatically deem applications complete if deadlines are missed. If the FCC fails to meet these timelines, applicants can seek a court order forcing approval or a hearing to justify denial. The bill excludes minor "pro forma" transactions (like routine transfers) that don’t require prior FCC approval.