FCC would form 6G Task Force to study next-gen wireless under new bill
Passed one chamberH.R. 2449Latest action
Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui · Representative · CA
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Official title: FUTURE Networks Act
119th Congress
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HR 2449 requires the FCC to form a 6G Task Force within 120 days to research and report on next-gen wireless technology.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the FCC to create a "6G Task Force" within 120 days of enactment, bringing together industry, public interest, academic, and government representatives to study 6G wireless technology. The task force must publish a draft report for public comment around six months after formation, then submit a final report to Congress within a year. It will examine technical standards, potential new uses, risks like cybersecurity and supply chain issues, and how government can support 6G rollout.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects the telecommunications industry, federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and academic and public interest groups involved in the task force. Everyday consumers are indirectly affected as future users of 6G-enabled devices and services.
Why does it matter?
The FCC chair could exclude companies or organizations deemed "not trusted" due to ties to foreign adversaries or national security concerns, shaping which voices influence 6G planning. The bill does not regulate technology or fund network construction directly, but sets up a planning process that could inform future policy and spending decisions.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Apr 29, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 27, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Apr 29, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.