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A bill to facilitate a national pipeline of spectrum for commercial use, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1682| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2017
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (12)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)David Perdue (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act or the AIRWAVES Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete auctions during each of the next three calendar years that will grant new broadcast licenses for specified frequency spectrum bands. The FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration are directed to identify frequencies in specified spectrum bands that may be utilized for: (1) non-federal unlicensed use; and (2) commercial licensed use. The FCC must allocate 10% of proceeds from each of the spectrum band auctions specified in the bill to expand wireless infrastructure in rural areas that are underserved or unserved. The FCC shall conduct a study on how unlicensed frequency spectrum bands can be utilized for: (1) the provision of healthcare in rural areas, (2) distance learning, and (3) facilitating innovations in agriculture.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4953
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • August 1, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4953
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4953: To facilitate a national pipeline of spectrum for commercial use, and for other purposes.
Government studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

A bill to facilitate a national pipeline of spectrum for commercial use, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1682| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2017
Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act or the AIRWAVES Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete auctions during each of the next three calendar years that will grant new broadcast licenses for specified frequency spectrum bands. The FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration are directed to identify frequencies in specified spectrum bands that may be utilized for: (1) non-federal unlicensed use; and (2) commercial licensed use. The FCC must allocate 10% of proceeds from each of the spectrum band auctions specified in the bill to expand wireless infrastructure in rural areas that are underserved or unserved. The FCC shall conduct a study on how unlicensed frequency spectrum bands can be utilized for: (1) the provision of healthcare in rural areas, (2) distance learning, and (3) facilitating innovations in agriculture.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4953
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • August 1, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4953
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (12)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)David Perdue (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4953: To facilitate a national pipeline of spectrum for commercial use, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication