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SAT Streamlining Act

USA118th CongressHR-1338| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Frank Pallone (Democratic)

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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9463
SAT Streamlining Act of 2022
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Jul 25, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 25, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
Jul 25, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 25, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
Jul 25, 2023
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).
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Mar 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4010
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9463
    SAT Streamlining Act of 2022


  • March 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • July 25, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.


  • July 25, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.


  • July 25, 2023
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 25, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)


  • July 25, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.


  • July 25, 2023
    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.


  • July 25, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)


  • July 25, 2023
    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).
    View Vote


  • March 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4010
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9463
SAT Streamlining Act of 2022
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
Mar 8, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Jul 25, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 25, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
Jul 25, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 25, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
Jul 25, 2023
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).
View Vote
Mar 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4010
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9463
    SAT Streamlining Act of 2022


  • March 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 8, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .


  • March 8, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 23, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 24, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • July 25, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.


  • July 25, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.


  • July 25, 2023
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 25, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)


  • July 25, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.


  • July 25, 2023
    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.


  • July 25, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)


  • July 25, 2023
    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).
    View Vote


  • March 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4010
    Introduced in Senate
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Frank Pallone (Democratic)

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