Thune Reintroduces MOBILE NOW Act on First Day of 115th Congress

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U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today reintroduced S. 19, the MOBILE NOW Act, which proposes reforms to boost the development of next-generation 5G wireless broadband by ensuring more spectrum is made available for commercial use and by reducing the red tape associated with building wireless networks. The version introduced by Thune and cosponsored again by the committee's ranking member, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), closely follows legislation approved last Congress by the Commerce Committee by a voice vote.

"The MOBILE NOW Act is a gateway to faster and more extensive wireless coverage that empowers more Americans to use technologies requiring a connection to the internet," said Thune. "This legislation is an early technology priority that I expect the Commerce Committee will send to the Senate floor soon."

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