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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 3, 2025
Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to encourage companies and other relevant stakeholders to participate in organizations that set standards for wireless communications networks and equipment. NTIA must also offer technical assistance to facilitate such participation.
NTIA may not encourage or facilitate participation by companies and stakeholders determined to pose a threat to U.S. national security.
People & committees
Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] · R–NJ
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3220)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1765.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3220-3221)
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-196, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-196, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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