S. 2787 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2787 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2023Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to process applications for spectrum licenses from applicants who were successful bidders in an auction before the authority of the Commission to conduct auctions expired on March 9, 2023. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act or the 5G SALE Act. 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.