Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

The bill aims to increase U.S. influence in the development of 5G and future wireless network standards, which could affect the global competitiveness of American technology companies and the security of telecommunications infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. wireless technology companies

These companies may receive government encouragement and technical expertise to participate in international standards-setting bodies.

Entities deemed 'not trusted'

These entities are explicitly excluded from receiving government support or technical expertise under the provisions of this act.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to help U.S. companies and stakeholders participate in international wireless . It excludes any entities deemed a national security threat from receiving this government support.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill aims to increase U.S. influence in the development of 5G and future wireless network standards, which could affect the global competitiveness of American technology companies and the security of telecommunications infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is excluded from this program?

Any company or stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary of Commerce determines to be 'not trusted' because they pose a threat to U.S. national security.

What kind of standards does this bill focus on?

It focuses on standards for s and future generations of wireless communications networks.

What is the deadline for the strategy briefing?

The Assistant Secretary must brief the relevant Congressional committees within 60 days of the bill becoming law.

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Discoveries

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Formalizing National Security in Standards

The bill codifies the use of existing national security 'not trusted' lists as a formal filter for government support in international standards-setting.

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information

Connected Entities

dateSeptember 2011“The date of a relevant publication”Map →

organizationAssistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information“Responsible for carrying out the bill's provisions”Map →

organizationAmerican National Standards Institute“Accredits standards-setting bodies”Map →

organizationInternational Organization for Standardization“One of the standards-setting bodies mentioned in the bill”Map →

personKuster“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

personJohnson of Ohio“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

organizationAlliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions“Accredits standards-setting bodies”Map →

personWalberg“Introduced the bill”Map →

personDingell“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

otherExecutive Order No. 13873“Relates to securing the information and communications technology and services s”Map →

organization3GPP“Develops protocols for wireless devices and equipment”Map →

organizationInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers“Develops protocols for wireless devices and equipment”Map →

dateMarch 3, 2023“The date the bill was introduced”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 1377“The bill number”Map →

organizationNational Institute of Standards and Technology“Provides consultation and expertise”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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Buzz30
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