HOUSE 1338118th CongressOn 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).

SAT Streamlining Act

Last Action: 7/25/2023

Actions

2023-07-25On 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).
2023-07-25Failed 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).
2023-07-25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
2023-07-25At 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.
2023-07-25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
2023-07-25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
2023-07-25Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-07-25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
2023-07-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
2023-07-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
2023-03-24Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
2023-03-24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-03-23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-03-08Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
2023-03-08Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-25 (07)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

FRANK PALLONE (D-NJ)

Subjects

Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Competition and antitrust
Computer security and identity theft
Emergency planning and evacuation
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal preemption
Foreign and international corporations
Licensing and registrations
Performance measurement
Pollution liability
Product safety and quality
Radio spectrum allocation
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Telephone and wireless communication

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