A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
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
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill specifically targets small communications providers with outreach and technical assistance regarding new network architectures.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides specific outreach and technical assistance tailored for small communications network providers.
- Scored +2
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill specifically targets small communications providers with outreach and technical assistance regarding new network architectures. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The outreach and technical assistance for new network technologies could marginally foster economic growth through technological adoption.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides specific outreach and technical assistance tailored for small communications network providers.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — By supporting small network providers, the bill may help diversify and improve internet connectivity options. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The act provides assistance related to the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program, which involves technological innovation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Improving open network architectures can indirectly support more secure and diverse communication infrastructures.
- 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