H.R.1765 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1765, the "Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025," aims to enhance U.S. representation and leadership in international communications standards-setting bodies. The bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to encourage participation by trusted companies and stakeholders in these bodies, particularly those setting standards for 5G and future wireless networks. It also mandates a briefing to relevant congressional committees on the strategy to achieve these goals.
Expected Effects
The bill's enactment would likely increase the influence of U.S. companies and technical expertise in shaping global wireless communication standards. This could lead to standards that are more aligned with U.S. interests and values. The exclusion of 'not trusted' entities could also limit the participation of certain international actors.
Potential Benefits
- Strengthened U.S. influence in global wireless technology standards.
- Enhanced competitiveness of U.S. companies in the telecommunications sector.
- Promotion of U.S. national security interests by excluding potentially untrusted entities from standards-setting processes.
- Potential for innovation driven by U.S. leadership in wireless technology.
- Increased collaboration between government and private sector stakeholders in the telecommunications industry.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for reduced diversity of perspectives in standards-setting bodies due to the exclusion of 'not trusted' entities.
- Risk of retaliatory measures from other countries if the definition of 'not trusted' is perceived as protectionist or discriminatory.
- Possible delays in standards development due to the need for the Assistant Secretary to make determinations about which companies are 'not trusted'.
- Increased bureaucracy and administrative burden on the Assistant Secretary's office.
- Potential for the definition of 'not trusted' to be used for political purposes.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. By promoting U.S. leadership in international standards-setting bodies, the bill seeks to influence the global telecommunications market, which falls under the purview of international commerce. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).