HOUSE 4045117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

FUTURE Networks Act

Last Action: 12/2/2021

Actions

2021-12-02Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2021-12-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2021-12-01On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 27 (Roll no. 390). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6689)
2021-12-01Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 27 (Roll no. 390).(text: 11/30/2021 CR H6689)
2021-12-01Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6834)
2021-11-30At 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.
2021-11-30DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4045.
2021-11-30Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6689-6690)
2021-11-30Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2021-11-30Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
2021-11-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-185.
2021-11-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-185.
2021-07-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2021-07-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2021-07-20Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.

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CRS Summary

As of 2021-12-01 (53)

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 (7)

Bill Johnson (R-OH)
Lucy McBath (D-GA)
ANNA ESHOO (D-CA)
Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
Robin Kelly (D-IL)
Darren Soto (D-FL)
Van Taylor (R-TX)

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 and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication

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