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H.R. 707 (103rd)

Emerging Telecommunications Technologies Act of 1993

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Introduced

2 February 1993

Last action

3 March 1993 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Edward Markey

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

26 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Emerging Telecommunications Technologies Act of 1993 - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct, at least biannually, and to report to specified congressional committees, the FCC, and the Secretary of Commerce annually on, joint electromagnetic spectrum planning with respect to: (1) future spectrum requirements for public and private uses and the allocation actions to accommodate those uses; and (2) actions to promote the efficient use of the spectrum. Directs the Secretary to submit to the President and the Congress a report identifying bands of frequencies that: (1) are allocated on a primary basis for Government use and eligible for licensing pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act); (2) are not required for the present or identifiable future needs of the Government; (3) can be made available for use under the Act (other than for Government stations); (4) are most likely to have the greatest potential for productive uses and public benefits; and (5) will not result in excessive costs to the Government or losses of services or benefits to the public. Prohibits withdrawal of the assignment of frequencies to any Federal power agency. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report which makes a preliminary identification of reallocable bands of frequencies. Directs the Secretary to convene an advisory committee to assist in carrying out this Act. Directs the President, after receiving the final report, to: (1) withdraw the assignment to a Government station of any frequency which such report recommends for reallocation; (2) withdraw or limit the assignment to a Government station of any frequency which such report recommends be reallocated or made available for mixed use; (3) assign or reassign other frequencies to Government stations as necessary to adjust to such withdrawal or limitation of assignments; and (4) notify the FCC and the Congress of actions taken. Authorizes the President to substitute alternative frequencies in the interest of national defense, important governmental needs, public health or safety, or Federal financial considerations. Directs the FCC to submit to the President and the Congress a plan for the distribution of the reallocated frequency bands. Authorizes the President to reclaim reassigned frequencies for reassignment to Government stations. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 February 1993

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 February 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 February 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 February 1993

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 February 1993

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 24 February 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 24 February 1993

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-19.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 February 1993

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-19.

    Source: Committee

  13. 2 March 1993

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 5 (Roll no. 46).

    Source: Floor

  14. 2 March 1993

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-942)

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 March 1993

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  16. 2 March 1993

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 2 March 1993

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 2 March 1993

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 5 (Roll no. 46).

    Source: Floor

  19. 2 March 1993

    Floor

    Mr. Markey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  20. 3 March 1993

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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