A bill 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 for the Federal Communications Commission's ability to grant licenses and construction permits through competitive bidding. Specifically, it extends an expiration date for this authority from one date to a later date.
Who It Affects
The Federal Communications Commission is directly affected by this bill.
Key Provisions
• The deadline for the FCC's authority to grant licenses or construction permits through competitive bidding is extended to September 30, 2023 (Sec. 1)
What Changes
The expiration date in Section 309(j)(11) of the Communications Act of 1934 changes from March 9, 2023 to September 30, 2023. This gives the FCC additional time to conduct competitive bidding for licenses and construction permits.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text
Effective Date
Not specified in bill text
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