What does Preamble of HR 7742 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Communications Act of 1934. The proposed amendment aims to establish time limits for actions by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These time limits would apply to applications concerning the transfer of control or assignment of licenses and other authorizations under the FCC's jurisdiction.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7742 do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Keep It Moving Act'.

What does TIME LIMITS FOR FCC ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER OF of HR 7742 do?

This section amends the Communications Act of 1934 by adding Section 417, establishing time limits for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to act on applications for transfer of control or assignment. The FCC must determine if an application is complete within 15 days of filing and notify the applicant. Applicants can amend incomplete applications, with the FCC required to determine completeness within 5 days of the amendment. If the FCC fails to notify an applicant of completeness, the application is deemed complete the day after the deadline. The FCC must issue a public notice formally accepting an application within 7 days of determining completeness or deeming it complete. The FCC generally must issue a final order approving a covered application within 180 days after the public notice date, or within one year if additional information is requested or the application is referred to a committee. The Commission may extend the review period by up to 90 days if a secondary assessment by a committee is warranted. Section 417 applies to applications pending with or filed with the FCC on or after the date of enactment.

What does APPEAL OF COMMISSION DECISIONS. of HR 7742 do?

This section amends Section 402(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934. The amendment inserts language regarding Commission decisions that are 'denied'.

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Keep It Moving Act — HR. 7742

Last updated: 2/26/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: August Pfluger (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The Keep It Moving Act amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish time limits for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review applications for transferring control or assigning licenses.
The FCC must act within specific timeframes to determine application completeness, issue public notices, and issue final orders, with potential extensions for committee reviews.
The Act modifies procedures for appealing FCC decisions, specifically addressing denials.

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