To Amend The Communications Act Of 1934 To Extend The Authority Of The Federal Communications Commission To Grant A License Or Construction Permit Through A System Of Competitive Bidding.

The bill aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the Federal Communications Commission's authority to grant licenses or construction permits through a competitive bidding system. This amendment seeks to introduce a more competitive process for awarding licenses and permits in the communications sector, potentially leading to increased efficiency and fairness in the allocation of these resources.

• 2023-02-21: Introduced in House

• 2023-02-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

• 2023-02-27: Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

• 2023-02-27: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H890-891)

• 2023-02-27: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1108.

• 2023-02-27: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H890)

• 2023-02-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2023-02-28: Received in the Senate.

• 2023-03-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.