{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-welcomes-framework-public-auction-spectrum", "Gianforte Welcomes Framework for Public Auction of Spectrum", "2019-11-18", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced a framework for a public auction of C-Band spectrum, a policy Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) has advocated and worked with lawmakers of both parties to advance.\nI appreciate the FCC moving forward with our bipartisan request to hold a public auction of wireless spectrum in a transparent, open process, Gianforte said. I'll continue working to ensure a public auction results in proceeds for critical projects, including expanding reliable access to broadband to underserved areas. I look forward to working with the FCC to address concerns in rural communities and bring 5G connectivity to all Americans.\nGianforte introduced the bipartisan Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-BAND) Act, H.R. 4855, in October. The bill requires a public auction of C-Band spectrum in a manner that promotes competition, spurs the 5G revolution, and yields revenue for important domestic priorities.\nIn July, Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai urging the FCC to use a public auction to clear as much spectrum as possible and to consider the needs of rural communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-welcomes-framework-public-auction-spectrum"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8145421743392944, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}