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HR 2449 · in committee · niche

FUTURE Networks Act

What this bill does

  • The bill directs the FCC to create a task force to study sixth-generation wireless technology standards and uses.
  • The task force includes industry representatives, public interest groups, academics, and federal to local government officials.
  • The task force must publish a draft report, accept public comments, and issue a final report with those comments considered.

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  1. 01

    Which stakeholders should have the most influence on 6G wireless standards—telecommunications companies, public interest groups, or government agencies—and why?

  2. 02

    What specific gaps in current wireless technology does the FCC need to address before 6G development becomes a priority?

  3. 03

    How might establishing 6G standards now affect competition and innovation in the wireless industry over the next decade?

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Sponsor · D-CA-7

Doris O. Matsui

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Introduced 2025-04-29

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-04-29 · senate · IntroReferral

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

  2. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)

  4. 2025-04-28 · 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)

  5. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2449.

  6. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)

  7. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. 2025-04-24 · house · Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.

  9. 2025-04-24 · house · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.

  10. 2025-04-24 · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.

  11. 2025-04-08 · house · Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  12. 2025-04-08 · house · Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  13. 2025-03-27 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  14. 2025-03-27 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  15. 2025-03-27 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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