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H.R. 7624 (117th)

Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022

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Introduced

28 April 2022

Last action

28 July 2022 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Subjects

Defence, Budget

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence · Budget

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Summary

Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021 This bill specifies a process for auctioning a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between 3100 megahertz (MHz) and 3540 MHz for nonfederal use, shared federal and nonfederal use, or a combination of those uses. Most wireless technologies (e.g., mobile communication) rely on the electromagnetic spectrum to transmit signals. Specifically, the Office of Management and Budget must transfer funding from the Spectrum Reallocation Fund to federal entities for planning related to the reallocation. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Executive Office of the President must oversee the planning. Informed by the planning, the Department of Commerce must identify at least 200 MHz of spectrum for reallocation. In identifying the spectrum, Commerce must consult with the Department of Defense, the Office of National Science and Technology Policy, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC must (1) adopt rules authorizing the use of the identified spectrum in consultation with the NTIA, and (2) auction licenses for the identified spectrum within seven years of the bill's enactment. Additionally, the President must modify or withdraw (subject to certain limits) current federal assignments of the identified spectrum to increase nonfederal use. The FCC must allow for opportunistic uses (i.e., allow devices to opportunistically identify and transmit on unused spectrum without infringing on the rights of the spectrum license holder) of a withdrawn or modified assignment. An allowed opportunistic use must cease after the auction if the use is inconsistent with the rights of the licensee that obtains its license through the auction.

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Timeline

  1. 28 April 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 April 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 April 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 April 2022

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 June 2022

    Vote

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 .

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 June 2022

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 July 2022

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 July 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 July 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 22 July 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-429.

    Source: Committee

  11. 22 July 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-429.

    Source: Committee

  12. 26 July 2022

    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. 26 July 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7624.

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 July 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7106-7112)

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 July 2022

    Floor

    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 July 2022

    Passed

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7106-7110)

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 July 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7106-7110)

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 July 2022

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 7624 are considered vacated.

    Source: Floor

  19. 28 July 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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