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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3217)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Directs the Commerce Department’s telecommunications lead (NTIA) to help small communications network providers learn about and use Open RAN and other open network designs. It requires targeted outreach, hands‑on technical assistance, and guidance.
It also requires informing these providers about an existing federal grant program that supports wireless supply chain innovation. The bill defines key terms, but creates no new program or funding and does not mandate adoption by providers.
Last progress July 15, 2025 (7 months ago)
Introduced on March 11, 2025 by Troy Carter