Official U.S. government information about the
Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics
Newsletter for Congressional Staff
2011 Issues
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December 2011
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Congress Cuts Over $60M from Civil GPS Modernization, Augmentation Programs
Minibus Act Includes LightSquared-Related Reporting Requirement
Second Round of GPS Interference Tests Now Complete, Report Pending
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Involving GPS Tracking and Privacy Rights
Return to top of pageNovember 2011
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Small Business Committee Highlights Interference Concerns of Commercial GPS Users
Next Round of LightSquared Testing Now Under Way
FCC Cracks Down on Sales of Illegal GPS Jamming Devices
GPS.gov: A One-Stop GPS Resource for Hill Staff
October 2011
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Senate Appropriators Recommend $64M Cut to GPS Modernization Program
Civil GPS Line Items in Jeopardy Under Current FY 2012 Funding Bills
GPS Receives Accolade for Global Benefits to Humanity
Congress to Hold Fourth LightSquared-GPS Hearing
September 2011
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FCC Tells Congress More Testing Needed on LightSquared Interference to GPS Users
Science Committee Highlights GPS Interference Concerns of Scientific and High-Precision Users
Application Spotlight: Hurricane Forecasting
Late July 2011
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Air Force Successfully Launches Second GPS IIF Satellite into Orbit
CJS Approps Bill Addresses LightSquared-GPS Interference
Hearings Scheduled on LightSquared Interference to GPS
GPS Privacy Issues Draw Congressional, Judicial Attention
Application Spotlight: Combating Wildfires
Early July 2011
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LightSquared Requests FCC Approval to Proceed with Modified Spectrum Plan
Legislation Addresses LightSquared Interference Issue
Senate Authorizers Cut $40M from GPS Program
Late June 2011
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Appropriators Slash $98M from GPS III Program, Add $40M to GPS Block IIF
Hearing Highlights GPS Interference Threat from LightSquared Network
LightSquared Test Results Delayed to July 1
Energy and Commerce Members Weigh In on LightSquared Interference Concern
Early June 2011
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Government Study Confirms GPS Interference from LightSquared Wireless Network
Defense Authorization Language Requires LightSquared-GPS Interference Resolution
Members of Congress Issue Multiple Letters to FCC Calling for Protection of GPS
May 2011
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House Version of Defense Authorization Bill Includes Full Funding for GPS Program
Defense Bill Highlights GPS Interference Concerns
Report Addresses GPS Vulnerability to Space Weather
Supreme Court Asked to Review GPS Surveillance
April 2011
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Final FY 2011 Spending Bill Funds Air Force GPS Program at $1.032 Billion
Senators Call for Protection of GPS from Interference by LightSquared Broadband Network
LightSquared Interference Testing Ongoing
Introducing the New, Improved GPS.gov Website
GPS Data Shows Planetary Shift from Earthquake
March 2011
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Studies Under Way on Potential GPS Interference from Broadband Wireless System
President's FY 2012 Budget Includes GPS Funding
Did You Know? GPS Jamming Is Illegal
January 2011
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Wireless Communications Proposal Poses Interference Risk to GPS Users
Continuing Resolution Leaves GPS Funding in Limbo
Defense Authorization Act Requires Military GPS User Equipment Modernization
Application Spotlight: Snow Removal
