Bill · H.R. 2449· House(119-HR-2449)
FUTURE Networks Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 4/29/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Doris Matsui
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "FUTURE Networks Act," directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish a "6G Task Force." The task force must be created within 120 days of the Act's enactment. Membership includes industry representatives, public interest organizations, academic institutions, and various levels of government. The group is required to publish a report regarding sixth-generation wireless technology and its potential uses. This report must also address technology limitations, such as cybersecurity or supply chain issues. Finally, the task force must publish a draft report for public comment before submitting the final version to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the publication of a draft report for public comment to increase transparency.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill directs the task force to identify cybersecurity limitations in sixth-generation wireless technology.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+4
The task force investigates 6G wireless technology which is a significant advancement for connectivity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Public Input: The bill requires the task force to publish a draft report and accept public comments, allowing people to have their voices heard regarding future technology before the final report is submitted (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Information on Technology Deployment: The report will include information on how to best work with various levels of government to leverage technology regarding siting, deployment, and adoption (Section 2(c)(1)(D)).
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Identification of Risks: The task force is tasked with identifying limitations of the technology, which includes potential supply chain or cybersecurity limitations (Section 2(c)(1)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exclusion of Entities Based on Trust Determinations: The Chair has the authority to prevent certain companies, public interest organizations, or academic institutions from joining the task force if they are determined to be "not trusted" (Section 2(b)).
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Potential Security Restrictions: Entities may be excluded if the Chair makes a public determination that they are owned, controlled by, or influenced by a foreign adversary, or if they are determined to pose a threat to national security (Section 2(d)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- 4/29/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 4/28/2025
- 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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2449.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 4/24/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
- 4/8/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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