US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 2449In Second Chamber

FUTURE Networks Act

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Chamber

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Progress

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Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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Overview

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a 6G Task Force. The Task Force will study sixth-generation wireless technology, including industry standards, potential uses, limitations, and how to best integrate it with government and local entities. It will solicit public feedback on a draft report before finalizing its findings.

Key provisions

Establishes a 6G Task Force within the FCC.
Requires the Task Force to report on industry-led standards for 6G technology.
Directs the Task Force to assess potential uses and limitations of 6G technology.
Mandates the Task Force to consider supply chain and cybersecurity limitations.
Requires the Task Force to consult with federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
Calls for a public draft and comment period on the Task Force's report.
Defines ‘not trusted’ entities as those owned by foreign adversaries or posing a national security threat.
Specifies reporting requirements to the House and Senate Committees on Energy and Commerce and Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who is affected

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Communications Industry
Public Interest Organizations
Academic Institutions
Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Governments

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Legislative history

15 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Apr 8, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Apr 8, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 24, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.

Apr 24, 2025House

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.

Apr 24, 2025

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-74.

Apr 28, 2025House

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

Apr 28, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)

Apr 28, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)

Apr 28, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2449.

Apr 28, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1663-1665)

Apr 28, 2025House

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Apr 29, 2025Senate

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

Votes

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Passage without roll call

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4/28/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
4/28/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

Floor votes and chamber actions

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Passage without roll call

Apr 28, 2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Apr 28, 2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1663-1664)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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FUTURE Networks Act

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