FUTURE Networks Act

Bill: 118-hr-1513
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
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

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: 

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.

action_date: 2024-05-14
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 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)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Passed/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)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342-5343)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: At 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.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1513.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5310-5311)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-506.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-506.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: Introduced in House