Solutions on Spectrum Management and Access, Rip and Replace, Upgrading Communications Infrastructure Advance in Subcommittee
Energy and Commerce Republicans are leading on bipartisan solutions to promote wireless innovation and strengthen American communication networks.
The success of our nation’s wireless future depends on good management of our spectrum resources, and today’s legislative markup in the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology subcommittee is an example of what is possible when Congress comes together on some of the most important issues before our nation to improve people’s lives.
E&C Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA): “We must protect American data and information and that starts by making sure our networks are secure, and we are doing all of this without spending a dime of taxpayer money. We’re responsible in our targeted resources by using proceeds from the spectrum auction to pay for these programs.”
“As the demand for technology grows, additional spectrum resources are necessary to promote innovation so people can access technologies that improve their lives like faster internet, better cell service, and smart devices.
E&C Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH): “The bills we are considering today range from investing in infrastructure to improving efficiency in the management of our nation’s airwaves, all without frivolous spending. This is what we accomplish when we work together, and legislation goes through the committee process.”
Legislative Voting Summary
- H.R. 4275, the Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2021, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
- H.R. 4990, the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act or the ITS Codification Act, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a 27-0 vote.
- H.R. 5400, the Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a 29-0 vote.
- H.R. 5486, the Simplifying Management, Access, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act or the SMART Spectrum Act, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a voice vote.
- H.R. 7132, the Safe Connections Act of 2022, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a 29-0 vote.
- H.R. 7624, the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a 29-0 vote.
- H.R. 7783, the Extending America’s Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a 29-0 vote.
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