To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.

House Bill

H.R. 3565

119th Congress

To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Delia C. Ramirez

Representative

Democratic

IL-3

Cosponsors

4

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill extends the government's authority to auction off parts of the radio spectrum and use the funds for certain technology projects. It also increases funding to help replace communications equipment that could pose national security risks and establishes new grant programs for 9-1-1 systems and broadband access at minority-serving colleges.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.

SponsorDelia C. Ramirez (D-IL)

Introduced9/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.

This bill extends the government's authority to auction off parts of the radio spectrum and use the funds for certain technology projects. It also increases funding to help replace communications equipment that could pose national security risks and establishe

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This bill extends the government's authority to auction off parts of the radio spectrum and use the funds for certain technology projects. It also increases funding to help replace communications equipment that could pose national security risks and establishes new grant programs for 9-1-1 systems and broadband access at minority-serving colleges.

Bill Number: 3565
Sponsor: Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL)
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
Bill Number: 3565
Sponsor: Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Summary: This bill extends the government's authority to auction off parts of the radio spectrum and use the funds for certain technology projects. It also increases funding to help replace communications equipment that could pose national security risks and establishes new grant programs for 9-1-1 systems a

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill extends the government's authority to auction off parts of the radio spectrum and use the funds for certain technology projects. It also increases funding to help replace communications equipment that could pose national security risks and establishes new grant programs for 9-1-1 systems and broadband access at minority-serving colleges.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill addresses auctions of, and other matters related to, portions of the electromagnetic spectrum allocated for federal use. In particular, the bill extends various authorities granted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to auction spectrum and specifies the distribution of proceeds from auctions. Further, it increases funding available to the FCC for reimbursing communications services providers for replacing equipment or services that pose national security risks. It also expands permitted uses and other aspects of the Spectrum Relocation Fund (SRF), a funding mechanism through which federal agencies can recover certain costs for spectrum relocation or sharing. For example, it (1) provides SRF funding to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for implementing incumbent informing capabilities that enable federal spectrum users to alert nonfederal users about where and when federal systems are operating to manage harmful interference in shared spectrum, and (2) directs the Department of Defense to report more extensively about its use of SRF funding. Additionally, the bill requires activities to (1) expand nonfederal use, shared use, or a combination of those uses of spectrum currently allocated for federal use; and (2) update a memorandum of understanding and otherwise increase coordination to promote efficient and effective use of spectrum allocated for federal use. The bill also establishes grants for (1) next generation 9-1-1 systems (interoperable Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls); and (2) expanding broadband access through historically Black colleges or universities, tribal colleges or universities, or other minority-serving institutions.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the Federal Communications Commission's authority to auction off parts of the radio spectrum and use the funds for certain technology projects
Increases funding to help replace communications equipment that could pose national security risks
Establishes new grant programs for next-generation 9-1-1 systems and expanding broadband access at minority-serving colleges

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would primarily impact the Federal Communications Commission, telecommunications companies, and minority-serving colleges and universities. The government would be able to continue auctioning off parts of the radio spectrum and investing the proceeds in technology projects. Telecommunications companies may need to replace equipment deemed a national security risk, with the government providing funding assistance. And minority-serving colleges and universities could receive grants to improve 9-1-1 systems and expand broadband access for their students and communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

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Congressional oversight

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3565, 119th Congress (2025). "To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3565