HOUSE 2449119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

FUTURE Networks Act

Last Action: 4/29/2025

Actions

2025-04-29Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-04-28Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-04-28On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
2025-04-28Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
2025-04-28DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2449.
2025-04-28Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)
2025-04-28Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025-04-24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
2025-04-24Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.
2025-04-24Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.
2025-04-08Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2025-04-08Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-03-27Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-03-27Introduced in House
2025-03-27Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-03-27 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (2)

Rick Allen (R-GA)
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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