Pub. L. 118-27 - 5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act" or the "5G SALE Act

118th Congress

Affects: 47 U.S.C. §§ 309

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act” or the “5G SALE Act”.

SEC. 2. FCC PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR SPECTRUM LICENSES AWARDED BY AUCTION.

In the case of any applicant for a license or permit for the use of spectrum in the band of frequencies between 2496 megahertz and 2690 megahertz, inclusive, that the Federal Communications Commission selected through a system of competitive bidding conducted under section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)) on or before March 9, 2023, and to whom the Commission has not granted the license or permit as of the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may process the application of the applicant during the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.Time period.

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2787:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023):

Sept. 21, considered and passed Senate.

Dec. 11, considered and passed House.