Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023

The Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 3565) would restore the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to auction off airwaves to wireless companies, a process used to expand 5G and high-speed internet coverage. The bill directs the money raised from these auctions to fund several national priorities, including the modernization of 9-1-1 emergency systems to handle digital data like photos and videos. Additionally, it provides funding to help telecommunications providers replace foreign-made equipment that poses national security risks and creates grants to expand broadband access at minority-serving institutions.