H.R. 2037: Open RAN Outreach Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-11 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-11):
Open RAN Outreach Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers regarding the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) standards and other open network architectures. (Open RAN is a nonproprietary, standardized network deployment approach that promotes open networks with interoperable equipment and virtualized network operations.)
The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance to small providers regarding participation in the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program that funds efforts to accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of Open RAN.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Hudson | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2037 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2037?
H.R. 2037 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Open RAN Outreach Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2037 are available on congress.gov.
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