Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Sep 2019): Subcommittee Hearings Held.
What this bill does
The "Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019," or SHARE Act, would establish a research and development program. This program would focus on creating new technologies and methods to allow different federal government agencies to share the same radio frequencies. The bill also proposes developing a strategy to automate the management of these shared radio frequencies and includes provisions for creating a test bed to demonstrate these automated technologies.
Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would be required to produce a report. This report would offer recommendations on how to improve and expand existing methods for sharing radio frequencies, specifically concerning mid-band frequencies. The bill affects federal entities that use specific radio spectrums and the FCC, requiring them to conduct research, develop strategies, and issue reports.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2019 and was referred to committees. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate in identical form and then signed by the President.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 or the SHARE Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish a research and development program focused on facilitating the sharing among federal entities of the electromagnetic spectrum that is allocated for use by such entities.
In addition, the Federal Communications Commission must issue a report with recommendations for expanding upon and improving spectrum sharing techniques for use in mid-band frequencies.
Timeline
27 Sep 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4462 do?
- The "Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019," or SHARE Act, would establish a research and development program. This program would focus on creating new technologies and methods to allow different federal government agencies to share the same radio frequencies. The bill also proposes developing a strategy to automate the management of these shared radio frequencies and includes provisions for creating a test bed to demonstrate these automated technologies. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would be required to produce a report. This report would offer recommendations on how to improve and expand existing methods for sharing radio frequencies, specifically concerning mid-band frequencies. The bill affects federal entities that use specific radio spectrums and the FCC, requiring them to conduct research, develop strategies, and issue reports. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2019 and was referred to committees. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate in identical form and then signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 4462 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4462. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4462?
- H.R. 4462 was sponsored by Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (D-PA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4462?
- Subcommittee Hearings Held. (27 Sep 2019).
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