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\nESHOO INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO RESTORE LOCAL CONTROL IN DEPLOYMENT OF 5G<\/h2>\n
January 15th, 2019<\/p>\n
WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013<\/strong> Yesterday Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) introduced H.R. 530, the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019<\/em>, legislation to overturn Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations limiting the ability of local governments to regulate the deployment of 5G wireless infrastructure.<\/p>\n\u201cHaving served in local government for a decade on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, I understand\u00a0and respect the important role that state and local governments play in\u00a0protecting the welfare of their residents,\u201d said Rep. Eshoo<\/strong>. \u201c5G is essential for our country\u2019s communications network and economy, but it must be deployed responsibly and equitably. The FCC let industry write these regulations without sufficient input from local leaders. This has led to regulations that restrict cities from requiring carriers to meet the needs of communities in which they want to operate.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThe FCC forced Congress to act by failing to listen to reasonable input from communities across the country, cowering to industry interests, and failing to put the public interests first. This legislation will preserve the ability of local communities to negotiate fair, market-based broadband deployment agreements and close the digital divide that exists for 34 million low-income and rural Americans,\u201d said Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose<\/strong>. \u201cWe want to thank Rep. Eshoo for her leadership on this issue.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cWe applaud Congresswoman Eshoo for her leadership on behalf of local governments,\u201d said Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities<\/strong>. \u201cCities, towns and villages are eager to welcome new technologies like 5G, but must retain the authority to protect the diverse needs of residents and communities. Federal agencies should work more closely with local leaders to understand those needs, which the FCC\u2019s actions failed to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cCounties are committed to ensuring that all residents have access to affordable broadband while timely 5G facilities and services are deployed. As we achieve these goals, we must also fulfill our responsibilities as trustees of public property and rights-of-way, without adding unnecessary red tape,\u201d said Matthew Chase, Executive Director of the National Association of Counties<\/strong>. \u201cWe thank Representative Eshoo for introducing a bill that preserves the role of counties and other local governments as true partners in advancing 5G technology everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cWe welcome Congresswoman Eshoo\u2019s effort to set aside the Federal Communications Commission\u2019s actions that unnecessarily benefit one industry at the expense of our communities,\u201d said Nancy L. Werner, General Counsel of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors<\/strong>. \u201cThey do nothing to ensure that all communities\u2014rich, poor, urban, rural, and everything in between\u2014will see the benefits of increased broadband deployment.\u00a0 Local governments have the ultimate responsibility for safeguarding their communities.\u201d<\/p>\nBackground <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nOn August 2, 2018 and September 26, 2018, the FCC adopted regulations limiting the abilities of cities and states to regulate small cell sites (e.g., pole attachments) needed for the deployment of 5G. The actions limit the type and amount of fees cities and states may charge, set \u201cshot clocks\u201d as low as 60 days for cities and states to authorize proposals, and limit non-fee requirements cities and states may institute. The regulations began taking effect on January 14, 2019.<\/p>\n
The City of San Jose is leading a coalition of nearly 100 cities, towns, counties, and associations of localities in suing the FCC arguing that the agency lacks the statutory authority to issue such regulations. The Cities of Burlingame, San Bruno, and San Francisco have also joined the City of San Jose in its lawsuit. Rep. Jackie Speier (CA-14) joined Rep. Eshoo as a cosponsor of the bill.<\/p>\n
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