H.R. 4045 117th Congress House

FUTURE Networks Act

Official title: To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force to be known as the "6G Task Force", and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 13, 2021 See on congress.gov

Science, Technology, Communications Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesComputer security and identity theft

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Congressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

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In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Dec 2, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Dec 1, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 1, 2021

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 27 (Roll no. 390). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6689)

Dec 1, 2021

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6834)

Nov 30, 2021

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Nov 30, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4045.

Nov 30, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6689-6690)

Nov 30, 2021

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Nov 30, 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.

Nov 30, 2021

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-185.

Jul 21, 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 21, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 20, 2021

Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.

Jul 15, 2021

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 23, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Jun 22, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jun 22, 2021

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Dec 1, 2021	House · vote #390	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	394–27	See who voted →

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Latest action December 2, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act or the FUTURE Networks Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the 6G Task Force to report on sixth-generation wireless technology, including the status of setting standards for and possible uses of such technology. The task force shall be composed of representatives of (1) trusted companies in the communications industry; (2) trusted public interest organizations or academic institutions; and (3) federal, state, local, and tribal governments.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Communications and Technology Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 7

Taylor, Van

· Nov 30, 2021

Soto, Darren

Florida · Jul 16, 2021

Kelly, Robin L.

Illinois · Jul 13, 2021

Georgia · Jun 22, 2021

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4045: FUTURE Networks Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4045/

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