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4634
2023-03-08T20:12:14Z
2023-03-08T20:12:14Z
House
HR
2021-07-22
117
[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 129 (Thursday, July 22, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COOPER:H.R. 4634.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, clause 3 expresses that Congressshall have the power to ``regulate Commerce with foreignnations, and among the several States, and with the IndianTribes.''[Page H3845]
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Energy and Commerce Committee
House
Standing
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Communications and Technology Subcommittee
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2021-07-23T20:10:40Z
  - Referred to
2021-07-22T13:06:25Z

- RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021
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2021-06-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  - Identical bill
CRS
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Communications and Technology Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Committee
- 2021-07-22
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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House floor actions
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Energy and Commerce Committee
- 2021-07-22
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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Library of Congress
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Introduced in House
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Library of Congress
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Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
JAMES
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TN
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OH
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2021-07-22
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2021-07-22
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Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
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PA
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2021-07-22
True
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Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
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D
VA
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2021-07-22
True
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Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
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OK
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2021-07-22
True
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Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
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VA
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2021-07-22
True
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CA
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2021-07-22
True
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OH
13
2021-10-27
False
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Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
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Babin
R
TX
36
2021-10-27
False
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Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
James
Baird
R
IN
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4
2021-11-01
False
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Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
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Bost
R
IL
12
2021-11-01
False
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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
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Moulton
D
MA
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2021-11-01
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Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
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WI
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2021-12-14
False
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Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
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Soto
D
FL
9
2021-12-16
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Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
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Davids
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KS
3
2022-01-19
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Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
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GA
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2022-02-08
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2022-02-08
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WA
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2022-02-08
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2022-03-01
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2022-03-17
False
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Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15]
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Gonzalez
D
TX
15
2022-03-17
False
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Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Don
Bacon
R
NE
2
2022-03-17
False
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Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Mike
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R
OH
15
2022-07-29
False
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
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2021-07-22
Introduced in House
2022-07-14T18:39:51Z
Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021 or the RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021
This bill places conditions on entities that deploy commercial terrestrial operations in the 1525-1559 megahertz (MHz) band or the 1626.5-1660.6 MHz band of the electromagnetic spectrum. These frequency bands are traditionally used for satellite operations, including the global positioning system (GPS).
On April 19, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission approved an application for a low-power 5G wireless network in such bands despite concerns about the network interfering with GPS and other operations on adjacent bands. In its application, the entity committed to update, repair, or replace federal devices, platforms, or systems affected by its operations.
This bill requires an entity (including the previously approved entity) that deploys terrestrial operations in the designated bands to reimburse a federal agency or a person for certain costs if the entity's operations interfere with or otherwise affect the operations of the agency or person. These costs may include necessary upgrades, repairs, or replacements to satellite communication devices and related equipment, as well as expenses for engineering studies and labor. Reimbursable costs owed by the entity transfer to any assignee, successor, or purchaser of its license to deploy terrestrial operations in the designated bands.
The bill also expressly authorizes federal agencies to directly accept from the entity reimbursements for incurred costs.

RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021
- Official Title as Introduced

To provide that certain orders of the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect until certain conditions are satisfied, and for other purposes.
Introduced in House
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RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021
- Short Title(s) as Introduced

RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021
Introduced in House
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- Short Title(s) as Introduced

Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021
Introduced in House
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- Introduced in House
2021-07-22T04:00:00Z
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2021-07-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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