FUTURE Networks Act

Sponsored byRep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CA· Introduced 27 March 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

29 April 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 11 April 2025

Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act or the FUTURE Networks Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a 6G Task Force to report on industry-led efforts to set standards for sixth-generation wireless technology and the possible uses and limitations of such technology, among other topics. The task force must publish and solicit public comment on a draft of the report, and must take such comments into consideration in preparing the final report.

Members of the task force must include, to the extent practicable, representatives of companies in the communications industry; public interest organizations or academic institutions; and federal, state, tribal, and local governments (with at least one member representing each level of government). Members are to be selected by the chair of the FCC, and generally may not include representatives of entities owned or controlled by, or subject to the influence of, a foreign adversary, or otherwise deemed to pose a threat to U.S. national security.

Timeline

15 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
29 April 2025 · IntroReferral
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
28 April 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2449.
28 April 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)
28 April 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
28 April 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
28 April 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
28 April 2025 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
24 April 2025 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.
24 April 2025 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.
24 April 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
8 April 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
8 April 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
27 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 March 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CA

Cosponsors

Republican2100%

Republican:Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]MI
Republican:Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GA

Classification

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Legislative subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To27 Mar 2025
- Markup By8 Apr 2025
- Reported By24 Apr 2025
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To29 Apr 2025

Reports

H. Rept. 119-74

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