SAT Streamlining Act

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 3 March 2023

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

   Source: Committee

2. 3 March 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 March 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 March 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 8 March 2023

   Vote

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .

   Source: Committee

6. 8 March 2023

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 23 March 2023

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 24 March 2023

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

   Source: Committee

9. 24 March 2023

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 25 July 2023

    Vote

    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).

    Source: Floor

11. 25 July 2023

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House 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).

    Source: Floor

12. 25 July 2023

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

13. 25 July 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.

    Source: Floor

14. 25 July 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)

    Source: Floor

15. 25 July 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

16. 25 July 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.

    Source: Calendars

17. 25 July 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.

    Source: Committee

18. 25 July 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.

    Source: Committee

Votes

Versions

• Reported in House · 25 July 2023 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 3 March 2023 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 25 July 2023

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 25 July 2023

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• Reported to House

  summary · EN · 25 July 2023

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 March 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 March 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 March 2023

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Sponsors

• Cathy Rodgers · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
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