USA 6G Global Leadership Act

This bill aims to strengthen United States leadership in 6G technology and international telecommunications, recognizing national security, economic, and foreign policy interests. It expresses a Sense of Congress that the U.S. should leverage economic and diplomatic tools to ensure U.S. companies are leading providers of 6G technology and are not unfairly disadvantaged by the People's Republic of China (PRC). The legislation mandates the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to coordinate and lead U.S. diplomatic efforts ahead of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026 and the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027. These efforts include promoting candidates for ITU leadership bodies that support U.S. objectives for telecommunications security, digital freedom, and information technology governance. The Ambassador's responsibilities also involve consulting with U.S. private sector entities and providing quarterly briefings to Congress on developments leading up to these ITU elections and conferences. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report detailing efforts by the PRC and the Russian Federation to leverage the ITU to constrain digital freedom or expand its mandate over internet governance. It further directs the Secretary of State to carry out project assistance to assert U.S. global leadership in telecommunications infrastructure, prioritizing projects that promote connectivity with trusted vendors and utilize U.S. or allied technology. Finally, the Act mandates the development of a comprehensive strategy for 6G technology dominance , outlining actions to deepen cooperation with like-minded countries and coordinate with federal agencies and the private sector.