FUTURE Networks Act
USA117th CongressHR-4045| House
| Updated: 12/2/2021
Michael F. Doyle
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (7)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-185.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6689-6690)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4045.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6834)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication
FUTURE Networks Act
USA117th CongressHR-4045| House
| Updated: 12/2/2021
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-185.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6689-6690)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4045.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6834)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Michael F. Doyle
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (7)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication