Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Jul 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 4504, the Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act, would direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to take actions to improve the management of electromagnetic spectrum. Specifically, it would support the development and prototyping of common models and methodologies for spectrum management decisions. This includes technologies for controlling radio frequency emissions, advanced antenna systems, network monitoring, advanced receivers, dynamic spectrum access, and optical and quantum communications.
The bill would affect the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, requiring them to identify and implement technologies that promote dynamic spectrum access, network sensing and monitoring, and optical and quantum communications. It also directs the Assistant Secretary to encourage the development of a skilled workforce and partnerships to support the prototyping of advanced communications technologies.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 10, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it is currently in the introductory phase and would need to be reintroduced and move through the legislative process in the current session to advance.
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Timeline
10 Jul 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4504 do?
- H.R. 4504, the Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act, would direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to take actions to improve the management of electromagnetic spectrum. Specifically, it would support the development and prototyping of common models and methodologies for spectrum management decisions. This includes technologies for controlling radio frequency emissions, advanced antenna systems, network monitoring, advanced receivers, dynamic spectrum access, and optical and quantum communications. The bill would affect the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, requiring them to identify and implement technologies that promote dynamic spectrum access, network sensing and monitoring, and optical and quantum communications. It also directs the Assistant Secretary to encourage the development of a skilled workforce and partnerships to support the prototyping of advanced communications technologies. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 10, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it is currently in the introductory phase and would need to be reintroduced and move through the legislative process in the current session to advance.
- Has H.R. 4504 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4504. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4504?
- H.R. 4504 was sponsored by Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4504?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (10 Jul 2023).
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