VoterlyH.R. 4045: FUTURE Networks Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Pennsylvania · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-06-22
- Policy area Science, Technology, Communications
- Cosponsors 7
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] introduced H.R. 4045. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 4045? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4045 do?
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 f…
Who sponsored H.R. 4045?
Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (D) of Pennsylvania is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4045?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4045 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.