Congressman Brett Guthrie | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Brett Guthrie | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement after introducing the Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act:
“I consistently hear from constituents about the need to improve the reliability of cell phone service in rural areas. Our nation’s electromagnetic airwaves, known as spectrum, play a critical role in delivering wireless services such as cellular networks, Americans’ favorite radio and television shows, weather updates, and in protecting our national security. As more innovative wireless technologies come online, we need to improve how we manage this valuable resource.
I introduced the Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act to help improve reliability for our wireless services. Specifically, this bill directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to develop a standard process that will better inform the federal government’s spectrum management decisions. Doing so will improve spectrum reliability and I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure this important legislation becomes law,” said Guthrie.
Background:
Spectrum is a fixed, finite resource used for telecommunication and managed by the federal government. Guthrie serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that manage spectrum. The federal government sets aside spectrum for public services and then auctions other spectrum frequencies to commercial users.
As wireless technologies continue to develop, the federal government needs to become more efficient with the spectrum set aside for public services. This legislation would help inform spectrum management decisions by supporting the establishment, prototyping, and implementation of common models, common methodologies, and common inputs.
Click HERE to view the text of the Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act.
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