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Open RAN Outreach Act

USA119th CongressHR-2037| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
Troy A. Carter

Troy A. Carter

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Hudson (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The legislation mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, through the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, to conduct outreach and offer technical assistance to small communications network providers . This initiative is designed to educate these providers on the advantages and difficulties associated with Open RAN networks and other open network architectures, which are defined as systems following published open standards for multi-vendor equipment interoperability. A key objective of this assistance is to facilitate the participation of small providers in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program . By providing this support, the bill seeks to promote the adoption and understanding of open network solutions within the telecommunications sector, ultimately strengthening supply chain diversity and innovation.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4032
Open RAN Outreach Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1340
Open RAN Outreach Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 2, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
Jul 2, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-184.
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2037.
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3217-3218: 1)
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3217)
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4032
    Open RAN Outreach Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1340
    Open RAN Outreach Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 2, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.


  • July 2, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-184.


  • July 14, 2025
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 14, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2037.


  • July 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3217-3218: 1)


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3217)


  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Government information and archivesTelephone and wireless communication

Open RAN Outreach Act

USA119th CongressHR-2037| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
The legislation mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, through the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, to conduct outreach and offer technical assistance to small communications network providers . This initiative is designed to educate these providers on the advantages and difficulties associated with Open RAN networks and other open network architectures, which are defined as systems following published open standards for multi-vendor equipment interoperability. A key objective of this assistance is to facilitate the participation of small providers in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program . By providing this support, the bill seeks to promote the adoption and understanding of open network solutions within the telecommunications sector, ultimately strengthening supply chain diversity and innovation.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4032
Open RAN Outreach Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1340
Open RAN Outreach Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 2, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
Jul 2, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-184.
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2037.
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3217-3218: 1)
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3217)
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4032
    Open RAN Outreach Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1340
    Open RAN Outreach Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 2, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.


  • July 2, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-184.


  • July 14, 2025
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 14, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2037.


  • July 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3217-3218: 1)


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3217)


  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Troy A. Carter

Troy A. Carter

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Hudson (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesTelephone and wireless communication