Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act or the SAT Streamlining Act This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its regulations that govern licenses and grants of U.S. market access for geostationary and non-geostationary orbital satellites. Geostationary orbital satellites maintain a stationary position in orbit while non-geostationary satellites move in relation to the Earth's surface; these satellites may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services. In particular, the bill specifies deadlines by which the FCC must decide whether to approve an application for a license or grant of market access. Generally, the FCC must make a decision on (1) an initial application or a major modification of an application within one year, (2) a renewal of an application within 180 days, and (3) a minor modification of an application within 90 days. The bill allows the FCC to extend the deadlines in some instances, such as when an application raises national security and law enforcement concerns. Furthermore, the FCC regulations must include performance objectives for space safety and orbital debris that are specific, measurable, and technology-neutral. The FCC must also include requirements related to the sharing of the electromagnetic spectrum band by licensees and grantees. For example, the FCC must (1) require licensees and grantees to make a good faith effort to coordinate their use of the spectrum with others, and (2) establish a quantifiable level of protection from harmful interference for other authorized users of the spectrum.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCompetition and antitrustComputer security and identity theftEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal preemptionForeign and international corporationsLicensing and registrationsPerformance measurementPollution liabilityProduct safety and qualityRadio spectrum allocationSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationTelephone and wireless communication
SAT Streamlining Act
USA118th CongressHR-1338| House
| Updated: 7/25/2023
Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act or the SAT Streamlining Act This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its regulations that govern licenses and grants of U.S. market access for geostationary and non-geostationary orbital satellites. Geostationary orbital satellites maintain a stationary position in orbit while non-geostationary satellites move in relation to the Earth's surface; these satellites may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services. In particular, the bill specifies deadlines by which the FCC must decide whether to approve an application for a license or grant of market access. Generally, the FCC must make a decision on (1) an initial application or a major modification of an application within one year, (2) a renewal of an application within 180 days, and (3) a minor modification of an application within 90 days. The bill allows the FCC to extend the deadlines in some instances, such as when an application raises national security and law enforcement concerns. Furthermore, the FCC regulations must include performance objectives for space safety and orbital debris that are specific, measurable, and technology-neutral. The FCC must also include requirements related to the sharing of the electromagnetic spectrum band by licensees and grantees. For example, the FCC must (1) require licensees and grantees to make a good faith effort to coordinate their use of the spectrum with others, and (2) establish a quantifiable level of protection from harmful interference for other authorized users of the spectrum.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCompetition and antitrustComputer security and identity theftEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal preemptionForeign and international corporationsLicensing and registrationsPerformance measurementPollution liabilityProduct safety and qualityRadio spectrum allocationSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationTelephone and wireless communication