Summary

Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, working with NIST, to boost U.S. participation and leadership in international standards-setting for 5G and future wireless networks. It does this by encouraging and supporting companies and other stakeholders to take part—except those the Assistant Secretary deems “not trusted.” Requires a strategy briefing to specified House and Senate committees within 60 days of enactment. The focus is coordination and leadership in standards work; it does not change taxes or appropriate new funds.

Key Points

• Directs NTIA’s Assistant Secretary, with NIST, to strengthen U.S. participation in 5G and future wireless standards bodies.
• Encourages and supports U.S. companies and stakeholders to take part in standards-setting.
• Excludes entities deemed “not trusted” by the Assistant Secretary from support.
• Requires a strategy briefing to specified congressional committees within 60 days of enactment.
• Focuses on international standards leadership, not new regulation or mandates.
• Targets next‑generation wireless (including 6G) in addition to 5G.
• Does not change taxes or include explicit new funding.
• Aligns wireless standards engagement with national security and competitiveness goals.

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