House Passes Walberg's Promoting U.S. Wireless Leadership Act
On Monday, the House passed the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act. Introduced by Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) the bipartisan bill will bolster American leadership by bringing key leaders and stakeholders together to create a unified approach in standards-setting for 5G networks and for future generations of wireless communications networks.
"The United States has been a longtime leader in cutting-edge technologies," said Rep Walberg. "As a co-chair of the 5G and Beyond Caucus, I understand how critical it is that the U.S. remains the leading voice in the worldwide development of future wireless communications networks. By establishing clear rules of the road, we can protect against influence by foreign adversaries and ensure that the next generation of connectivity is built with America's values and economic and security interests in mind. I am pleased to see the House pass this bipartisan legislation to secure our future and strengthen our global competitiveness."
“For America to remain a global leader in the Digital Age, ensuring the continued effectiveness and stability of our 5G networks must be the highest priority,” said Rep. Clarke. “Providing standards-setting bodies with the cooperation, support, and assistance they need from the NTIA is a key step to seeing that aspiration become a reality. I am proud to be a leader of this initiative to secure our continued success in deploying 5G technologies and laying the groundwork for the innovation of future generation wireless networks.”
“As the global competition for 5G and wireless technology continues, the United States must lead—not follow,” said Rep. Kean. “This bipartisan bill ensures that it is American innovation, rather than that of our adversaries abroad, which sets the standard for the future of wireless communications. I am thankful to my colleagues in the House for passing this critical legislation to keep the U.S. competitive and at the forefront of global technological leadership.”
“The policy choices of today will have lasting effects on the global wireless technology development of tomorrow — especially as we compete against China," said Rep. Dingell. "We must take concrete, proactive steps to lower barriers to entry for U.S. companies and promote American competitiveness in this space for each subsequent generation of these innovative technologies. As a Co-Chair of the 5G and Beyond Caucus, I am proud this bipartisan legislation has passed the House, and will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure the United States remains at the forefront of innovation.”
Congressman Walberg serves as a co-chair of the Congressional 5G and Beyond Caucus. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress, visit walberg.house.gov.