Sponsored by Doris O. Matsui (D)
FUTURE Networks Act
Would have created an FCC task force to study sixth-generation (6G) wireless technology and report back within a year.
Tradeoff
Would have let the FCC chair bar companies and groups deemed untrusted from the 6G task force. Would have required a public draft report before the final report.
What's in it
The House passed this 393-22 on September 18, 2024, but the Senate never voted before Congress ended.
House
Introduced
(Mar 9, 2023)
House
Committee on Energy and Commerce(Mar 9, 2023)
House
The Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to send it to the floor
Reported 44 - 0(Mar 20, 2024)
Committee report H. Rept. 118-506.
House
On Motion to and Pass
Passed(Roll #425 · Sep 18, 2024)
393 yeanay 22Senate
Received from the House
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation(Sep 19, 2024)
- Bill Johnson (R-OH)
- Tim Walberg (R-MI)
Passage votes· Sep 18, 2024· 118th Congress · 2023–2025