Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act

This bill appropriates funds for the FCC's 'rip and replace' program and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), modifies ACP eligibility and rules, and requires the FCC to re-auction certain spectrum licenses. Sec. 2, Additional 'rip and replace' funding: Increases the expenditure limit for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act from $1.9 billion to $4.98 billion and appropriates $3.08 billion for fiscal year 2024 for the FCC to carry out that program. Sec. 3, Improving the Affordable Connectivity Program: Requires the FCC to use the National Verifier and National Lifeline Accountability Database to determine ACP eligibility, repeals eligibility through a provider's existing low-income program, limits eligibility through community eligibility provisions of school meal programs, and reduces eligible households. It also repeals the ACP device subsidy, requires the FCC to develop antifraud controls and performance goals within 180 days, and requires an Inspector General report on the section's effects within one year. Additionally, it appropriates $6 billion to the Affordable Connectivity Fund for fiscal year 2024. Sec. 4, Reauction of certain licenses: Requires the FCC, within two years, to initiate competitive bidding to grant licenses for the AWS-3 bands and other previously auctioned unassigned spectrum bands where there is sufficient demand, and to complete each auction including payments and license grants.