CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON AUCTION PARTICIPATION PROHIBITED.

SEC. 6404. CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON AUCTION PARTICIPATION PROHIBITED. Section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(17) Certain conditions on auction participation prohibited. “(A) In general. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission may not prevent a person from participating in a system of competitive bidding under this subsection if such person— “(i) complies with all the auction procedures and other requirements to protect the auction process established by the Commission; and “(ii) either— “(I) meets the technical, financial, character, and citizenship qualifications that the Commission may require under section 303(l)(1), 308(b), or 310 to hold a license; or “(II) would meet such license qualifications by means approved by the Commission prior to the grant of the license. “(B) Clarification of authority. Nothing in subparagraph (A) affects any authority the Commission has to adopt and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that promote competition.” .