HOUSE PASSES MATSUI’S FUTURE NETWORKS ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, released the following statement after the House passed the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced (FUTURE) Networks Act, her legislation that directs the FCC to bring together industry leaders, public interest groups and government experts to establish a 6G Task Force.

"We stand at a crossroads for the future of global innovation leadership - networks are converging, consumer demand is skyrocketing, and global competition is heating up. The economic and national security stakes in the race to 6G couldn't be higher. For the United States to stay the gold standard in wireless communications technology, we need to look forward and convene our best and brightest innovators to map the road ahead," said Congresswoman Matsui. "The FUTURE Networks Act will accelerate us down this path, making a crucial down payment on American leadership by taking steps forward as this technology evolves. I applaud my House colleagues for passing this important piece of legislation and urge the Senate to do the same."

Specifically, the FUTURE Networks Act:

• Requires 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

Full text of the bill is available HERE.

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