HR-451 : Still Just a Bill

Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019

This bill repeals the requirement for the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the 470-512 MHz band (referred to as the "T-Band spectrum"). The T-Band spectrum is a frequency range currently utilized by public-safety entities in certain urban areas.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-24IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2020-09-23FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-23FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-23VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 5 (Roll no. 201). (text: CR 9/21/2020 H4614-4615)House floor actions
2020-09-23FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4773-4774)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 451.House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4614-4616)House floor actions
2020-09-21FloorMr. McNerney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-09-18CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.House floor actions
2020-09-18CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-521.House floor actions
2020-07-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2020-07-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-03-10CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2020-03-10CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-02-27CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-01-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2019-01-10IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-01-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress