HR-1934 : Still Just a Bill

Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to establish an interagency working group to provide assistance and technical expertise to enhance U.S. leadership in international bodies that set standards for 5th and future generations of mobile telecommunications (5G) technology, such as the International Telecommunication Union. The President shall also work to increase the participation of allies, partners, and the private sector. (International bodies develop standards for certain technologies, such as those used in wireless data transmission, to ensure interoperability between different companies' products; stakeholders, such as companies that manufacture equipment that uses such technologies or companies that hold relevant patents, typically participate in the standards-setting process.)

The interagency working group must report to Congress on (1) its strategy to promote U.S. leadership in the standards-setting bodies relevant to 5G technology; (2) its strategy for diplomatic engagement with allies and partners to share security-risk information related to 5G; (3) its strategy for engagement with private sector communications and information service providers; and (4) China's activities in standards-setting bodies for 5G technology, including the scope and scale of such activities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-07-18IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2022-07-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-07-14VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 20 (Roll no. 351). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5707-5708)House floor actions
2022-07-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6605-6606)House floor actions
2022-06-21FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-06-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1934.House floor actions
2022-06-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5707-5709)House floor actions
2022-06-21FloorMs. Manning moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-03-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-03-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-03-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2021-03-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Alliances
  • Asia
  • China
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Telephone and wireless communication

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