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FUTURE Networks Act

Introduced: March 9, 2023 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 425). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5310-5311)
Sep 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342-5343)
Sep 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5310-5311)
Sep 17, 2024
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.
Sep 17, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1513.
Sep 17, 2024
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 14, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.
May 14, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-506.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Mar 12, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Mar 12, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 18, 2024 House · vote #425 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 393–22 See who voted →
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 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.

What's happening now September 19, 2024

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

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Mar 19, 2024
Johnson, Bill
· Mar 9, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1513: FUTURE Networks Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1513/
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"H.R. 1513: FUTURE Networks Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1513/.
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H.R. 1513, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1513/.
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