S 3405

Low Power Protection Act

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US Congress

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Session 117

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Jun 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

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Bill overview

Low Power Protection Act This bill provides for a one-year period during which eligible low-power television stations may apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Class A licenses. To be eligible, a station must serve a media market with a limited number of television households, broadcast a minimum number of hours, and meet other requirements. A low-power station with a Class A license obtains certain broadcast rights, including primary status with respect to its allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Typically, low-power stations have secondary status and may be displaced from their spectrum in the event the FCC reallocates it to a primary user.)

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2023-01-05

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12/22/2022HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10028)
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12/22/2022Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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12/21/2022SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9724-9725; text: CR S9725)
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12/21/2022Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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12/22/2022HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10028)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/22/2022Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/21/2022SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9724-9725; text: CR S9725)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/21/2022Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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