Rep Allen Introduces the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025

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Rep Rick Allen (R-GA) introduced the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025. This legislation extends the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) spectrum auction authority and seeks to ensure the efficient allocation of mid-band spectrum, a resource critical for the advancement of 5G and next-generation technologies. Specifically, the bill:

  • Identifies spectrum;
  • Renews the FCC’s auction authority;
  • Promotes unlicensed innovation;
  • Ensures remaining spectrum can be licensed or unlicensed;
  • Creates new reporting requirements; and
  • Upgrades federal systems.

Congressman Allen Introduces the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025