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HR 9340118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2024
Latest Action Date
Aug 9, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act (H.R. 9340) was a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to spectrum management to enhance national security. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately expired. Specific details about the bill's provisions, objectives, or mechanisms are not available in the provided data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9340 sought to support national security through spectrum-related measures but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on August 9, 2024.
  • The bill is categorized under the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications.
  • No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed content or provisions.
  • The bill status is recorded as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not become law.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies involved in national security and spectrum management', 'Communications and technology sectors that rely on spectrum allocation', 'Potentially, national security interests related to spectrum use']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available text or summary limits understanding of implementation requirements or costs', 'Unclear authority or oversight mechanisms due to missing bill content', 'Potential tradeoffs between spectrum allocation for security purposes and commercial or public use cannot be assessed']

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, a committee responsible for telecommunications and technology policy. The absence of further legislative action and its expired status indicate it did not receive significant consideration or support to advance in the legislative process.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential influence on future spectrum management legislation related to national security', 'Possible impact on coordination between federal agencies and private sector spectrum users if similar provisions are proposed later', 'May affect public and industry expectations about government priorities in spectrum allocation']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and oversight opportunities. Stakeholders and the public cannot fully evaluate the bill's objectives, scope, or potential impacts. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative momentum, but without detailed content, it is difficult to assess the reasons or implications fully.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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