FUTURE Networks Act

This bill tells the FCC to create a “6G Task Force” to study sixth‑generation wireless (6G). The group will look at how 6G standards are being set, what 6G could be used for, and any limits or risks, like supply chain and cybersecurity. It must publish a draft report, collect public comments, and then issue a final report, as described in the bill text and the Library of Congress summary.

Members will include people from communications companies, public interest groups or universities, and federal, state, local, and tribal governments. The FCC chair chooses the members. People linked to foreign adversaries or national security risks are generally not allowed to serve.

• Who is affected: FCC; communications companies; public interest and academic groups; federal, state, local, and tribal governments; and the public, who can comment on the draft report.
• What changes: Sets up a 6G Task Force to study standards, uses, and limits of 6G; gathers public input; and advises how governments can work together on siting, deployment, and adoption.
• When: FCC must form the task force within 120 days of the law taking effect; publish a draft report within 180 days of forming; and issue the final report within one year of forming.