H.R. 4045 · 117th Congress · House

FUTURE Networks Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Jun 22, 21
Passed House
Dec 1, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

07Nov 30, 2021

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.

00Jun 22, 2021

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 02, 2021IntroReferral

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

  2. DEC 01, 2021Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H6834)

  3. DEC 01, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #390

    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)

    394Yea
    27Nay
    0NV
  4. DEC 01, 2021Floor

    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)

    Roll Call #390
    394Yea
    27Nay
    0NV
  5. DEC 01, 2021Floor

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

  6. NOV 30, 2021Committee

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

    117Yea
    185Nay
    0NV
  7. NOV 30, 2021Committee

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

    117Yea
    185Nay
    0NV
  8. NOV 30, 2021Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.

  9. NOV 30, 2021Floor

    Mr

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

  10. NOV 30, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H6689-6690)

    6689Yea
    6690Nay
    0NV
  11. NOV 30, 2021Floor

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

  12. NOV 30, 2021Floor

    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.

  13. JUL 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. JUL 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  15. JUL 20, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.

  16. JUL 15, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. JUN 23, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  18. JUN 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. JUN 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  20. JUN 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Dec 2, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Nov 30, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 21, 2021

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2021

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 15, 2021

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jun 22, 2021

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