FUTURE Networks Act

Key Points

• This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to create a special group called the 6G Task Force. This group will study the next generation of wireless technology to make sure the United States is ready for it.
• The task force will include people from tech companies, colleges, and different levels of government. The head of the commission can block any group or company that is considered a national security risk or is controlled by a foreign country that is unfriendly to the United States.
• The group must write a report within one year that looks at how 6G will be used and what might slow it down. They will specifically look at problems with getting the parts needed to build the networks and how to keep the systems safe from hackers.
• Before the final report is finished, the task force must share a draft with the public. This gives regular people and businesses a chance to share their thoughts and concerns about how 6G should work in their communities.

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