II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 650 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2023 Mr. Rounds introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding.

1. Extension of FCC auction authority Section 309(j)(11) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(11) ) is amended by striking March 9, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2023 .