House vote: H.R. 451 // September 23, 2020Needed two-thirds to pass
Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020
Sponsor: ELIOT ENGEL (D-NY)
This bill repeals a provision requiring the reallocation of spectrum currently used by public safety entities and otherwise addresses 9–1–1 fees and charges collected for the purpose of supporting 9–1–1 services. Specifically, the bill repeals the requirement for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate and auction the 470-512 MHz band (referred to as the T-Band spectrum ). The T-Band spectrum is a frequency range currently utilized by public safety entities in certain urban areas.
Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 410 | 94.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 5 | 1.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |