H.R. 1513 · 118th 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
Mar 9, 23
Passed House
Sep 18, 24
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

00Mar 9, 2023

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. SEP 19, 2024IntroReferral

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

  2. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H5342-5343)

    5342Yea
    5343Nay
    0NV
  3. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #425

    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)

    393Yea
    22Nay
    0NV
  4. SEP 18, 2024Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #425

    (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 425). (text: 09/17/2024 CR H5310-5311)

    393Yea
    22Nay
    0NV
  5. SEP 18, 2024Floor

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

  6. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    Mrs

    Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H5310-5311)

    5310Yea
    5311Nay
    0NV
  8. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1513.

  9. SEP 17, 2024Floor

    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.

  10. MAY 14, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-506.

    118Yea
    506Nay
    0NV
  11. MAY 14, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-506.

    118Yea
    506Nay
    0NV
  12. MAY 14, 2024Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421.

  13. MAR 20, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  14. MAR 20, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

    44Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  15. MAR 12, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  16. MAR 12, 2024Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

    23Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  17. MAR 17, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  18. MAR 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. MAR 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  20. MAR 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Sep 19, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: May 14, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 20, 2024

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 12, 2024

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 12, 2024

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 17, 2023

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 9, 2023

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