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HOUSE 1513118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

FUTURE Networks Act

Last Action
9/19/2024

Actions

  • 2024-09-19Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2024-09-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-09-18On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 425). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5310-5311)
  • 2024-09-18Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 425). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5310-5311)
  • 2024-09-18Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342-5343)
  • 2024-09-17At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2024-09-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1513.
  • 2024-09-17Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5310-5311)
  • 2024-09-17Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2024-05-14Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.
  • 2024-05-14Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-506.
  • 2024-05-14Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-506.
  • 2024-03-20Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  • 2024-03-20Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2024-03-12Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-05-14 (07)

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

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the 6G Task Force to report on sixth-generation wireless technology, including the status of setting standards for and possible uses of such technology. The task force shall be composed of representatives of (1) trusted companies in the communications industry; (2) trusted public interest organizations or academic institutions; and (3) federal, state, local, and tribal governments.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Bill Johnson (R-OH)
  • Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Subjects

  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Advisory bodies
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Public-private cooperation
  • State and local government operations
  • Telephone and wireless communication
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