S. 3405 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Low Power Protection Act
S. 3405 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Dec 15, 2021, sponsored by Roy Blunt with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 15, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 117-344
What it does
Low Power Protection Act This bill provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roy Blunt (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 15, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-344. (Jan 5, 2023)
More bills from Roy Blunt in the 117th Congress
Other Science, Technology, Communications bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 3919: Secure Equipment Act of 2021
- S. 658: National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2021
- H.R. 4346: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 7132: Safe Connections Act of 2022
- S. 1541: Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022
- H.R. 210: Rural STEM Education Research Act
- H.R. 2154: Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act
- H.R. 5655: Kelsey Smith Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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