Total Score: 890/2,100 points (42.4% of maximum possible score)
The 5G SALE Act aims to promote the development and deployment of 5G technology by facilitating spectrum auctions and ensuring efficient use of available frequencies. This Act involves significant regulatory changes and increases in government oversight and spending to implement new measures. It expands government control over the telecommunications sector and has a moderate impact on personal freedoms and the free market.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 70 | Grants new powers to regulate and oversee 5G spectrum auctions. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 60 | Imposes requirements on telecommunications companies to comply with new 5G regulations. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 55 | Modifies existing laws to facilitate 5G deployment and spectrum management. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 75 | Allocates funding for the management and oversight of 5G spectrum auctions. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 70 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies involved in regulating 5G technology. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 65 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with new 5G regulations. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 60 | Introduces new reporting requirements for telecommunications companies. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 30 | Includes sunset clauses for periodic review of the regulatory measures. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 70 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to ensure compliance with the Act. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 45 | Provides provisions for judicial review of regulatory decisions. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 40 | Grants emergency powers for rapid response to issues affecting 5G deployment. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 35 | Offers limited exemptions from new regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 50 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 70 | Increases government spending to fund the new regulatory measures. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 40 | Moderate impact on the market due to increased regulation of 5G technology. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 30 | Some impact on the tax code and financial reporting requirements. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 20 | Primarily stays within the original purpose of regulating 5G spectrum and deployment. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 40 | Increases government power through new regulatory responsibilities. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 50 | Moderate impact on free markets due to new 5G regulations. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 45 | Some impact on personal freedoms related to telecommunications activities. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |