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117th Congress · House

FUTURE Networks Act

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

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the 6G Task Force to report on sixth-generation wireless technology.
  • House passed it on Dec 1, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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