05/22/2025

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio¨[1] reports that early this
morning, May 22, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed a massive
Reconciliation bill with the below spectrum provisions relevant to Amateur
Radio.ÿ


o Within two years not less than 600 megahertz must be identifiedÿfrom
between 1.3 and 10 GHzÿfor reallocation to commercial use for broadband
services.
o The identified spectrum must be auctioned by the FCC for such services on
an exclusive, licensed basis as follows: not less than 200 megahertz within
three years (mid-2028) and the remaining spectrum (at least 400 megahertz)
within six years (mid-2031).
o Excludedÿfrom spectrum that could be reallocated for these purposesÿis
3.1ÿ- 3.45 GHz ( which includes the temporary secondary Amateur band at 3.300 -
3.450 GHz)ÿand 5.925 - 7.125 GHz.

With regard to Amateur spectrum, the bands that potentially could be subject to
consideration for reallocation under this legislation are 13 cm (2300ÿ- 2310 &
2390ÿ- 2450 MHz) and 5 cm (5650ÿ- 5925 MHz).ÿ At this time a number of bands
have been mentioned informally for consideration, none of which include Amateur
spectrum. But the bands under consideration could change and ARRL will closely
monitor the evolving situation.

Additionally, some government operations may be required to consolidate in
current Amateur secondary spectrum that is already shared with those government
uses. In select instances this might constrain Amateur operations if such
consolidation occurs.

It is to be emphasized that these provisions have been passed by the House, but
key US Senators have not agreed to some aspects and have stated their intention
to modify these provisions as the bill moves through Senate consideration. The
stated goal for final enactment is by July 4, 2025.


[1] http://www.arrl.org


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