The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for deciding how radio spectrum used by state and local governments, commercial enterprises, and consumers is allocated. Given connected and autonomous vehicles’ (CAVs) reliance on wireless spectrum to communicate with pedestrians, roadway infrastructure, and other vehicles, the FCC will play a key role in advancing the development of CAV technology. During this session, we will discuss the FCC’s ongoing proceeding concerning the potential reallocation of the 5.9 GHz band for CAV applications, as well as touch on the broader implications of the Agency’s actions for 5G deployment.