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H.R.451: Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 24, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (22 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 24, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 23, 2020
- Reported in House - Sept. 18, 2020
- Introduced in House - Jan. 10, 2019
Bill Summary
Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 This bill repeals the requirement for the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the 470-512 MHz band (referred to as the "T-Band spectrum"). The T-Band spectrum is a frequency range currently utilized by public-safety entities in certain urban areas.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 24, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 5 (Roll no. 201). (text: CR 9/21/2020 H4614-4615)
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4773-4774)
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 5 (Roll no. 201).
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4614-4616)
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4614-4616; text: CR H4614-4615)
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
At 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.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 451.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Mr. McNerney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Sept. 18, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.
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| Sept. 18, 2020 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-521.
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| July 15, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| July 15, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 10, 2020 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| March 10, 2020 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Feb. 27, 2020 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Jan. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |