House Lawmakers Split on FCC Timing for Move on 5G Networks (1)

House Democrats are urging the Federal Communications Commission to delay a planned action aimed at fostering 5G networks, a day after GOP lawmakers applauded the move.

The agency June 9 plans to consider a declaratory ruling and notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at fostering 5G deployments. The declaratory ruling would, among other things, clarify that environmental assessments aren’t required before existing wireless structures are modified, if the FCC and other parties have an agreement on mitigating impacts on historic properties.

Twenty-four Democrats, including House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (N.J.), said the agency should delay the move during ...