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Radio Spectrum Inventory Act

Floor Speech

Date: April 14, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication

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Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to express my support for H.R. 3125, the Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, of which I am a cosponsor. While much of our economy has experienced unfortunate challenges over the last few years, the technology and innovation sectors continue to stay afloat and even grow. To help foster this growth, it is vital that Congress enact forward-thinking policies such as those embodied by the Radio Spectrum Inventory Act. Itemizing currently-utilized spectrum will allow us to take additional steps to use available resources more efficiently. Enactment of H.R. 3125 will also help our country identify unused spectrum, which can subsequently serve to accommodate the growing demand for spectrum that must be met to allow consumers to have better access to broadband technology.

The families and businesses that benefit so greatly from broadband services are depending on us to take actions that will encourage innovation and help preserve our country's position as the world's leader in high technology. H.R. 3125 is an important step towards improving the way we work, deliver health care, consume energy, and teach students, and I encourage all of my colleagues to support this bill.

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