SAT Streamlining Act

Bill: 118-hr-1338
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2023-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Competition and antitrust
Computer security and identity theft
Emergency planning and evacuation
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal preemption
Foreign and international corporations
Licensing and registrations
Performance measurement
Pollution liability
Product safety and quality
Radio spectrum allocation
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: 

Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act or the SAT Streamlining Act

 
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its regulations that govern licenses and grants of U.S. market access for geostationary and non-geostationary orbital satellites. Geostationary orbital satellites maintain a stationary position in orbit while non-geostationary satellites move in relation to the Earth's surface; these satellites may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services.
 
In particular, the bill specifies deadlines by which the FCC must decide whether to approve an application for a license or grant of market access. Generally, the FCC must make a decision on (1) an initial application or a major modification of an application within one year, (2) a renewal of an application within 180 days, and (3) a minor modification of an application within 90 days. The bill allows the FCC to extend the deadlines in some instances, such as when an application raises national security and law enforcement concerns.
 
Furthermore, the FCC regulations must include performance objectives for space safety and orbital debris that are specific, measurable, and technology-neutral. 
 
The FCC must also include requirements related to the sharing of the electromagnetic spectrum band by licensees and grantees. For example, the FCC must (1) require licensees and grantees to make a good faith effort to coordinate their use of the spectrum with others, and (2) establish a quantifiable level of protection from harmful interference for other authorized users of the spectrum.

action_date: 2023-07-25
text: 

Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act or the SAT Streamlining Act

 
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its regulations that govern licenses and grants of U.S. market access for geostationary and non-geostationary orbital satellites. Geostationary orbital satellites maintain a stationary position in orbit while non-geostationary satellites move in relation to the Earth's surface; these satellites may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services.
 
In particular, the bill specifies deadlines by which the FCC must decide whether to approve an application for a license or grant of market access. Generally, the FCC must make a decision on (1) an initial application or a major modification of an application within one year, (2) a renewal of an application within 180 days, and (3) a minor modification of an application within 90 days. The bill allows the FCC to extend the deadlines in some instances, such as when an application raises national security and law enforcement concerns.
 
Furthermore, the FCC regulations must include performance objectives for space safety and orbital debris that are specific, measurable, and technology-neutral. 
 
The FCC must also include requirements related to the sharing of the electromagnetic spectrum band by licensees and grantees. For example, the FCC must (1) require licensees and grantees to make a good faith effort to coordinate their use of the spectrum with others, and (2) establish a quantifiable level of protection from harmful interference for other authorized users of the spectrum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-08
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
action_date: 2023-03-08
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Introduced in House