Bill · H.R. 2037· House(119-HR-2037)
Open RAN Outreach Act
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Open RAN Outreach Act'', focuses on providing support to smaller communications network providers. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information is tasked with conducting outreach and technical assistance. This assistance aims to raise awareness about the uses, benefits, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. Additionally, the act seeks to provide information regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives on July 14, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill specifically targets small communications providers with outreach and technical assistance regarding new network architectures.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides specific outreach and technical assistance tailored for small communications network providers.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+2
By supporting small network providers, the bill may help diversify and improve internet connectivity options.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness for Small Providers: The Assistant Secretary will conduct outreach to raise awareness regarding the uses, benefits, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures (Section 2(a)(1)). This could help small providers understand the changing landscape of network technology.
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Access to Grant Information: The bill provides technical assistance regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program (Section 2(a)(2)). This could help small providers navigate the process of participating in established grant programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- 7/15/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 7/14/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3217)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2037.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3217-3218)
- Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 7/2/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-184.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
- 4/8/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 3/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Richard HudsonRepublican · North Carolina