§ 50112. Promotion of United States Global Positioning System standards

In order to support and sustain the Global Positioning System in a manner that will most effectively contribute to the national security, public safety, scientific, and economic interests of the United States, Congress encourages the President to—

• (1) ensure the operation of the Global Positioning System on a continuous worldwide basis free of direct user fees;
• (2) enter into international agreements that promote cooperation with foreign governments and international organizations to—
  • (A) establish the Global Positioning System and its augmentations as an acceptable international standard; and
  • (B) eliminate any foreign barriers to applications of the Global Positioning System worldwide; and
• (3) provide clear direction and adequate resources to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information so that on an international basis the Assistant Secretary can—
  • (A) achieve and sustain efficient management of the electromagnetic spectrum used by the Global Positioning System; and
  • (B) protect that spectrum from disruption and interference.