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H.R. 4045 (117th)

FUTURE Networks Act

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Introduced

22 June 2021

Last action

2 December 2021 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Van Taylor

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

28 May 2025

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Summary

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

  1. 22 June 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 July 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 July 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 July 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 November 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  10. 30 November 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6689-6690)

    Source: Floor

  11. 30 November 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 30 November 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 30 November 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4045.

    Source: Floor

  14. 30 November 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-185.

    Source: Committee

  15. 30 November 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-185.

    Source: Committee

  16. 1 December 2021

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 December 2021

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 December 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6834)

    Source: Floor

  20. 2 December 2021

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

1 December 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 394 · No 27 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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