S. 2787 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act
S. 2787 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the 5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act, became law — introduced on Sep 13, 2023, sponsored by John Kennedy.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 13, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 118-27
What it does
5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act or the 5G SALE Act This act temporarily authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to process applications for licenses or permits for the use of specified bands of the electromagnetic spectrum that were auctioned on or before March 9, 2023. The authorization terminates 90 days after the enactment of the act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
5G SALE Act
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 13, 2023
- Passed the SenateSep 21, 2023
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2023
- Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2023
- Became lawDec 19, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-27. (Dec 19, 2023)
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