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C-BAND Act

USA116th CongressS-2921| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2019
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act or the C-BAND Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make between 200 and 300 megahertz of C-Band spectrum available for reallocation and the assignment of licenses through a system of competitive bidding. C-Band spectrum is electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 and 4200 megahertz. Such spectrum shall be for the provision of broadband internet access service, and the clearing and reallocation shall take place in a manner that ensures C-Band-dependent users (1) receive equal or better service than was previously available, and (2) receive such service continuously throughout the transition process. In addition, specified proceeds from such spectrum auctions shall be made available to the FCC for the build out and maintenance of rural broadband infrastructure in unserved rural communities.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4855
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4855
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4855: C–BAND Act
Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

C-BAND Act

USA116th CongressS-2921| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2019
Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act or the C-BAND Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make between 200 and 300 megahertz of C-Band spectrum available for reallocation and the assignment of licenses through a system of competitive bidding. C-Band spectrum is electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 and 4200 megahertz. Such spectrum shall be for the provision of broadband internet access service, and the clearing and reallocation shall take place in a manner that ensures C-Band-dependent users (1) receive equal or better service than was previously available, and (2) receive such service continuously throughout the transition process. In addition, specified proceeds from such spectrum auctions shall be made available to the FCC for the build out and maintenance of rural broadband infrastructure in unserved rural communities.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4855
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4855
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4855: C–BAND Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication