House Passes Walberg's FUTURE Networks Act

This week, the House passed the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced (FUTURE) Networks Act. Introduced by Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Rick Allen (R-GA), the bipartisan bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a 6G Task Force comprised of industry, government, and public interest representatives to produce a report on the adoption of next-generation wireless communications technology.

"America must remain at the forefront of innovation as foreign adversaries like China seek to assert their influence," said Rep. Walberg. "This bipartisan legislation advances American leadership in wireless technology and moves us forward in the global race to 6G, ensuring we do not take a back seat to our adversaries. We must continue to promote innovation, improve wireless security, and protect networks from dangerous cyberattacks. I am pleased to see the House pass this vital legislation which will help ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in wireless technology. Our economic and national security both depend on it."

Specifically, the FUTURE Networks Act would require the FCC to establish a 6G Task Force comprised of industry, government, and public interest representatives to issue a report on:

• The role of standards setting bodies in 6G
• Possible use cases for 6G technology
• Potential threats such as supply chain or cybersecurity, and;
• Interagency coordination and promoting deployment

Congressman Walberg serves as a co-chair on the 5G and Beyond Caucus. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.