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.
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes a deadline in the Communications Act of 1934. It extends the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) power to grant licenses or construction permits through a system of competitive bidding, which is when companies bid against each other to win licenses.
Who It Affects
The Federal Communications Commission (the agency that regulates communications)
Companies that bid for communications licenses
Key Provisions
The deadline for FCC auction authority moves from March 9, 2023 to May 19, 2023. (Sec. 1)
What Changes
The FCC's authority to conduct competitive bidding for licenses and construction permits now extends to May 19, 2023 instead of March 9, 2023.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
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