Media Contact: 
David Grossman, (202) 418-2100
david.grossman@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
COMMISSIONER CLYBURN STATEMENT 
ON INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO FACILITATE PIPELINE OF
SPECTRUM FOR COMMERCIAL USE
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WASHINGTON, August 1, 2017 – The following statement can be attributed to FCC 
Commissioner Mignon Clyburn: 
“I applaud today’s bipartisan introduction of the Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating 
Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act (‘AIRWAVES Act’).  
Senators Gardner and Hassan rightly highlight the need for a ‘comprehensive, technology-neutral 
spectrum policy that includes licensed, unlicensed, and shared use of spectrum bands.’  
“Ensuring that we have a steady pipeline of spectrum to meet the country’s growing need for 
wireless broadband is vital to our ability to remain on the cutting edge of innovation, promote 
entrepreneurship, and enable communities to harness the opportunities of broadband.  Notably, 
the bill directs the Commission to study how unlicensed spectrum can be harnessed to meet the 
needs of rural communities, especially with regard to healthcare, distance learning and 
agriculture.  I am also pleased that the bill proposes that 10 percent of competitive bidding 
proceeds be set aside for deployment of wireless infrastructure in underserved and unserved 
areas.  
“I stand ready to work with my colleagues and members of Congress to ensure that all 
Americans, no matter where they live, can take advantage of the opportunities of a fully 
connected nation.”
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Office of Commissioner Mignon Clyburn: (202) 418-2100
Twitter: @MClyburnFCC
www.fcc.gov
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official 
action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).