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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1338: SAT Streamlining Act

ReportedJul 25, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 3, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Jul 25, 2023

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its regulations that govern licenses and grants of U.S. market access for geostationary and non-geostationary orbital satellites. Geostationary orbital satellites maintain a stationary position in orbit while non-geostationary satellites move in relation to the Earth's surface; these satellites may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services.

In particular, the bill specifies deadlines by which the FCC must decide whether to approve an application for a license or grant of market access. Generally, the FCC must make a decision on (1) an initial application or a major modification of an application within one year, (2) a renewal of an application within 180 days, and (3) a minor modification of an application within 90 days. The bill allows the FCC to extend the deadlines in some instances, such as when an application raises national security and law enforcement concerns.

Furthermore, the FCC regulations must include performance objectives for space safety and orbital debris that are specific, measurable, and technology-neutral.

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The FCC must also include requirements related to the sharing of the electromagnetic spectrum band by licensees and grantees. For example, the FCC must (1) require licensees and grantees to make a good faith effort to coordinate their use of the spectrum with others, and (2) establish a quantifiable level of protection from harmful interference for other authorized users of the spectrum.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jul 25, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Failed 250–163

Yea 250two-thirds 276Nay 163

  • Democrats87 yea, 113 nay
  • Republicans162 yea, 50 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Dina Titus (D-NV), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Darren Soto (D-FL), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Bradley Schneider (D-IL), David Scott (D-GA) and Janice Schakowsky (D-IL) voted Yea; Victoria Spartz (R-IN) voted Nay; and 127 more

See how all 414 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 250

Republicans (162)

Democrats (87) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 163

Republicans (50) broke with their party

Democrats (113)

Present 1

Republicans (1)

Not voting 19

Senate

Not yet voted

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Jul 25, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passageFailed, yea-nay 250–163
    Roll call 365 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats87113012
    Republicans1625017
    Independents1000
    Total250163119

    House roll call 365: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Failed.

    137 crossed party lines: 87 Democrats, 50 Republicans

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

848 points earned
  1. 1Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported3 events+26
  2. 2Frank Pallone D-NJ1 maverick vote; cosponsored2 events+6
  3. 2Robert Aderholt R-AL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Pete Aguilar D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Colin Allred D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Mar 3, 2023Introduced in the House by Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Show the full action history (17 actions)
  1. Jul 25, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-157.
  2. Jul 25, 2023Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
  3. Jul 25, 2023Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  4. Jul 25, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3919-3928; text: CR H3919-3924)
  5. Jul 25, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1338.
  6. Jul 25, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  7. Jul 25, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3934)
  8. Jul 25, 2023Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
  9. Jul 25, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
  10. Mar 24, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  11. Mar 24, 2023Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  12. Mar 23, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  13. Mar 8, 2023Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  14. Mar 8, 2023Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0 .
  15. Mar 3, 2023Introduced in House
  16. Mar 3, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  17. Mar 3, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.