This bill, formally titled the Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to speed up how the Federal Communications Commission licenses satellite communications and related operations. The legislation sets strict timelines for FCC decisions on various applications, including one-year deadlines for satellite licenses and earth station applications, 30-day approvals for receive-only earth stations, and 90-day timelines for minor modifications, with automatic approval if the FCC misses these deadlines. The FCC must issue implementing rules within 12 months and is restricted in how much information it can require from applicants, while national security reviews are mandated for any applicants with foreign ownership. These changes aim to promote competition, innovation, and efficient use of the radio spectrum in the satellite communications industry while preventing states from regulating satellite service rates.
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