Congress·Passed House·H.R. 2037

Open RAN Outreach Act

Small Wireless Provider Support: Open Network Technology

Jul 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: The SenateNo action in 11 months

The Senate must act next: Senate consideration, where most legislation needs 60 votes to advance.

Legislative Progress

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Likely to pass

The bill has already cleared the House and addresses bipartisan concerns about wireless security and competition, making it a strong candidate for Senate approval.

Key Points

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to help small wireless companies understand a new technology called Open RAN. This technology lets companies mix and match equipment from different brands on their cell towers instead of being forced to use just one manufacturer.
Small providers will receive technical advice and information on the benefits and risks of using these open networks. This helps them make better choices when building or fixing their systems without needing a massive engineering staff.
The government will also help these small companies apply for federal grants. These grants are designed to help businesses build more secure and modern wireless networks that do not rely on equipment from potentially risky foreign companies.
By using open standards, small companies can avoid being stuck with one expensive equipment maker. This can lower costs for the companies and make the national wireless system more flexible and secure.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

4 milestones13 actions

Jul 15, 2025Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 14, 2025House

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

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.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Jul 14, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2037.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Open RAN Outreach Act

Bill NumberHR 2037

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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