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H.R. 8255

SAT Streamlining Act

📅 Sep 16, 2026
Summary:
• Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish specific timeframes for the FCC to process applications for radiofrequency licenses and market access grants for satellite operations (typically 1 year for most applications, 30 days for receive-only earth stations)
• Creates expedited processing procedures for certain license modifications, including 90-day approval for minor modifications that increase transmission capacity or improve spectral efficiency
• Establishes a "deemed granted" provision where applications are automatically approved if the FCC fails to act within required deadlines after receiving written notice from the applicant
Additional Details:
• Requires the FCC to issue rules within 12 months to establish policies promoting competition, innovation, and efficient spectrum use, and to define what constitutes reportable foreign ownership
• Sets license and market access grant terms not to exceed 15 years and establishes 180-day renewal processing deadlines
• Mandates national security review by a specified Committee for applications from entities with reportable foreign ownership and prohibits state/local rate regulation for covered services
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