A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
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 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
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the publication of a draft report for public comment to increase transparency.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill directs the task force to identify cybersecurity limitations in sixth-generation wireless technology.
- Scored +4
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the publication of a draft report for public comment to increase transparency.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill directs the task force to identify cybersecurity limitations in sixth-generation wireless technology.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The task force investigates 6G wireless technology which is a significant advancement for connectivity.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — Advancements in wireless technology typically benefit urban connectivity and deployment.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The report addresses technology deployment and adoption which can influence future transport infrastructure.
- 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
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Rick AllenRepublican · Georgia
Tim WalbergRepublican · Michigan