Bill intelligence
H.R. 8255, the SAT Streamlining Act, cleared a committee markup on September 1, 2026.
H.R. 8255 — SAT Streamlining Act
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What it does
This bill amends the Communications Act to streamline the FCC's licensing process for satellite and certain telecommunications operations. It creates expedited pathways for license modifications, establishes new rules for earth station licensing, and gives the FCC authority to manage radiofrequency operations more flexibly while maintaining safety standards for aviation and maritime services.
Quorum's transparency scan gave SAT Streamlining Act a high transparency warning.
What happens next
H.R. 8255 cleared a committee markup. Next step: the committee votes to report it out.
Who is behind it
Filed by Brett Guthrie. Cosponsored by Frank Pallone.
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