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 Catalina Ramirez
Representative
Democratic
IL-3
Cosponsors
4
Quick Stats
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.
AI Summary
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
<p><b>Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill addresses auctions of, and other matters related to, portions of the electromagnetic spectrum allocated for federal use.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> 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.</p>
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
Related Subjects
Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Budget deficits and national debt
Competition and antitrust
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Department of Commerce
Emergency communications systems
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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
