To require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to issue an annual report regarding the use of spectrum by the Federal Government in certain bands of frequencies, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to publish annual reports detailing how the federal government uses radio spectrum in the 225 MHz to 50 GHz frequency bands. These reports must include current frequency allocations, authorized frequency assignments, descriptions of major systems using each band, and plans for future uses.
Who Benefits and How
Telecommunications companies, wireless carriers, and technology companies benefit from increased transparency about federal spectrum usage, which helps them plan for future spectrum auctions and identify potential sharing opportunities. Congress and the public gain better visibility into how valuable spectrum resources are being utilized by federal agencies.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration must compile and publish these comprehensive annual reports within 180 days of enactment and every year thereafter. Federal agencies using spectrum must provide information to NTIA for these reports, creating additional reporting obligations.
Key Provisions
- Mandates annual "Federal Government Spectrum Use Report" covering 225 MHz to 50 GHz bands
- Requires reports to include frequency allocations, authorized assignments, major systems, and future use plans
- Reports must be published on NTIA's public website with a classified annex for sensitive information
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to issue annual reports on federal government spectrum usage in the 225 MHz to 50 GHz frequency bands
Key Policy Areas
Telecommunications, Technology, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to issue annual reports on federal government spectrum usage in the 225 MHz to 50 GHz frequency bands
Policy Domains
Federal Government Spectrum Inventory Act
Identified Gains
- Telecommunications companies
- Wireless carriers
- Technology companies
- Congress
- General public
Identified Costs
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- Federal agencies using spectrum
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Moran) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Federal agencies using radio spectrum, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Telecommunications carriers and wireless companies
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "ntia"
- → National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The bands of frequencies from 225 megahertz to 50 gigahertz
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