Senate Bill 4803
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 19, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4803
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020 or the Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020
This bill establishes requirements related to the assignment and allocation of electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3450 MHz and 3550 MHz.
Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must begin withdrawing or modifying assignments of this electromagnetic spectrum to federal government stations. Further, the Federal Communications Commission must revise the nonfederal allocation of this spectrum to permit flexible-use services and conduct an auction to grant new initial licenses for the use of this spectrum.
October 19, 2020
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11/18/2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
10/19/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
10/19/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:24 PM