Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to create a strategic plan for advancing and advocating for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed technologies. The plan is intended to promote the global adoption of these technologies, specifically focusing on spectrum allocations like the 5925 megahertz to 7125 megahertz band. A major goal is to ensure U.S. leadership in wireless technology while countering efforts by adversaries to undermine these systems. The Secretary must coordinate with various federal agencies and the FCC to develop this strategy. Finally, the plan must be submitted to specific congressional committees and made available to the public.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Securing wireless technology leadership helps counter foreign efforts to undermine U.S. systems.
- Scored +5
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
Advancing Wi-Fi and unlicensed technologies supports broader connectivity and commercial activity.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bill seeks to advance Wi-Fi technologies which are stated to contribute trillions to the U.S. economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth: The bill notes that Wi-Fi technology contributes over $1 trillion annually to the U.S. economy and is estimated to contribute $2.4 trillion in 2027 (Section 2).
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Essential Services Support: Advancing these technologies helps enable commercial activity, the provision of education and health care, and the maintenance of public safety (Section 2).
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Global Technology Leadership: The plan aims to advance U.S. leadership in advanced technologies such as Wi-Fi, 6G, and satellite technologies (Section 2).
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Protection Against Untrusted Infrastructure: By advocating for unlicensed technologies, the bill seeks to counter actions by adversaries that aim to force reliance on untrusted, foreign-controlled infrastructure (Section 2).
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Public Participation: The Assistant Secretary is required to seek public comment during the development of the plan, allowing for public input (Section 3(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Securing wireless technology leadership helps counter foreign efforts to undermine U.S. systems. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The plan involves strategic engagement at international radiocommunication conferences. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill encourages building a coalition of allies aligned on spectrum priorities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Advancing Wi-Fi and unlicensed technologies supports broader connectivity and commercial activity. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill focuses on advancing leadership in 6G and satellite technologies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Advancing wireless technologies supports commercial activity and innovation. Would students be better off under this? — The bill notes that Wi-Fi technology helps enable the provision of education.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill seeks to advance Wi-Fi technologies which are stated to contribute trillions to the U.S. economy.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The plan must be made publicly available on a government website. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill mandates coordinated action across various federal agencies and the Secretary of Commerce.
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska