Sponsored By: Senator Deb Fischer
In Committee
Would block U.S. market access and FCC licenses for geostationary (GEO) and nongeostationary (NGSO) satellite systems and key earth stations when ownership or control lies with companies that produce covered communications equipment or services, or their affiliates. The bill adds a new section to the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to set that prohibition and to require timely implementation rules by the FCC.
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If enacted, the bill would bar the FCC from approving GEO or NGSO satellite system licenses tied to covered equipment or service providers. It would also bar authorizing individually licensed or blanket-licensed earth stations in those cases. The bill would define an "affiliate" to include any owner with at least a 10 percent equity stake or similar control. The ban would apply to licenses and authorizations granted on or after enactment. The FCC would have 1 year after enactment to write rules to implement the new ban. Affected satellite operators and equipment firms could lose U.S. market access.
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Deb Fischer
NE • R
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 6/5/2025
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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