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SMART Act

USA116th CongressS-3246| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2020
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (3)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers Act or the SMART Act This bill authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct a public auction of mid-band spectrum and places requirements on how the FCC must use the proceeds from such an auction. Specifically, the bill authorizes the FCC to identify, clear, and auction mid-band spectrum. The bill also establishes a (1) C-Band Reimbursement and Implementation Fund to reimburse costs and incentivize license holders to reduce their usage of spectrum so that it may be auctioned, (2) Digital Divide Trust Fund for deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, and (3) Next Generation 9–1–1 Trust Fund for deployment of upgraded 9–1–1 services that use a digital or internet protocol-based system. The FCC must use the proceeds from a spectrum auction authorized under this bill to (1) reimburse amounts borrowed from the general fund of the Treasury that were deposited into the C-Band Reimbursement and Implementation Fund, (2) deposit a specified amount into the general fund of the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction, and (3) deposit all remaining amounts in the Digital Divide Trust Fund and the Next Generation 9–1–1 Trust Fund. Additionally, the bill prohibits an entity that poses a national security risk from participating in a spectrum auction.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6954
Introduced in House
  • January 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6954
    Introduced in House

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-2956: Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsBudget deficits and national debtEducational technology and distance educationEmergency communications systemsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsHealth technology, devices, suppliesIndian lands and resources rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation safety and security

SMART Act

USA116th CongressS-3246| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2020
Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers Act or the SMART Act This bill authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct a public auction of mid-band spectrum and places requirements on how the FCC must use the proceeds from such an auction. Specifically, the bill authorizes the FCC to identify, clear, and auction mid-band spectrum. The bill also establishes a (1) C-Band Reimbursement and Implementation Fund to reimburse costs and incentivize license holders to reduce their usage of spectrum so that it may be auctioned, (2) Digital Divide Trust Fund for deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, and (3) Next Generation 9–1–1 Trust Fund for deployment of upgraded 9–1–1 services that use a digital or internet protocol-based system. The FCC must use the proceeds from a spectrum auction authorized under this bill to (1) reimburse amounts borrowed from the general fund of the Treasury that were deposited into the C-Band Reimbursement and Implementation Fund, (2) deposit a specified amount into the general fund of the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction, and (3) deposit all remaining amounts in the Digital Divide Trust Fund and the Next Generation 9–1–1 Trust Fund. Additionally, the bill prohibits an entity that poses a national security risk from participating in a spectrum auction.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6954
Introduced in House
  • January 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6954
    Introduced in House
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (3)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-2956: Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsBudget deficits and national debtEducational technology and distance educationEmergency communications systemsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsHealth technology, devices, suppliesIndian lands and resources rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation safety and security