[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 42 (Monday, March 6, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S649]
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                       Spectrum Auction Authority

  Madam President, finally, on spectrum, Senators from both sides of 
the aisle are working to approve a 60-day extension of the FCC's 
spectrum auction authority by the March 9 deadline. The House recently 
passed a 60-day extension by voice vote. We are working right now to 
get the Senate to act quickly in order to give both sides more time to 
arrive at a larger comprehensive agreement.
  Congress has never before allowed the FCC spectrum auction authority 
to lapse, and to let it happen for the first time would be disastrous. 
Spectrum is essential for building out 5G capabilities. Its application 
impacts everything from families' internet access to satellite 
communications, all the way down to baby monitors.
  I expect both sides will come to an agreement very soon to approve a 
60-day extension before the March 9 deadline.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.