H.R. 2449: FUTURE Networks 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 | 2025-03-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-29 — 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, 2025-03-27):
Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act or the FUTURE Networks Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a 6G Task Force to report on industry-led efforts to set standards for sixth-generation wireless technology and the possible uses and limitations of such technology, among other topics. The task force must publish and solicit public comment on a draft of the report, and must take such comments into consideration in preparing the final report.
Members of the task force must include, to the extent practicable, representatives of companies in the communications industry; public interest organizations or academic institutions; and federal, state, tribal, and local governments (with at least one member representing each level of government). Members are to be selected by the chair of the FCC, and generally may not include representatives of entities owned or controlled by, or subject to the influence of, a foreign adversary, or otherwise deemed to pose a threat to U.S. national security.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick W. Allen | R GA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Tim Walberg | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2449 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2449?
H.R. 2449 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: FUTURE Networks Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2449 are available on congress.gov.
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