H.R. 3509 - Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011
- Sponsor:
- Henry A. Waxman
- Summary:
- To provide for the creation of a public safety broadband network, to ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, to permit the Federal Communications Commission to conduct incentive auctions, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011
H.R. 3509 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
- Summary
- To provide for the creation of a public safety broadband network, to ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, to permit the Federal Communications Commission to conduct incentive auctions, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To provide for the creation of a public safety broadband network, to ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, to permit the Federal Communications Commission to conduct incentive auctions, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011
- Sponsor
- Henry A. Waxman
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Science, technology, communications
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Transportation
- Emergency communications systems
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Government trust funds
- Internet and video services
- Licensing and registrations
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Spacecraft and satellites
- State and local government operations
- Technology assessment
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Television and film
- User charges and fees
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 11/29/2011 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 11/29/2011 11/29/2011 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 11/29/2011 Referred to House Energy and Commerce 11/29/2011 Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology 11/29/2011 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform 12/02/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. 12/09/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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