Representatives Matsui and Guthrie Statement on FCC Action on Spectrum

October 4, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 22, 2015

CONTACT:

Rep. Doris Matsui - LAUREN DART
(202) 225-7163

Rep. Brett Guthrie - JENNIFER SHERMAN

(202) 225-3501

Representatives Matsui and Guthrie Statement on FCC Action on Spectrum

Today, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY), cosponsors of H.R.1641 the Federal Spectrum Incentives Act, issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on spectrum frontiers, or high frequency spectrum bands that could be utilized for 5G technology:

"Today the FCC is taking a step forward to identify new spectrum opportunities. We must do more to ensure that there is sufficient spectrum available so the United States continues to lead the world with 5G development. Our bipartisan legislation, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act, is another critical piece of the spectrum agenda. Congress also needs to update the Spectrum Relocation Fund to provide federal agencies with the right incentives for sharing and improving efficiency and to allow for upfront research and development. Freeing up more spectrum for innovation and commercial use is a win for American consumers and our wireless economy."

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