House vote: H.R. 1513 // September 18, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass
FUTURE Networks Act
Sponsor: Doris Matsui (D-CA)
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the 6G Task Force to report on sixth-generation wireless technology, including the status of setting standards for and possible uses of such technology. The task force shall be composed of representatives of (1) trusted companies in the communications industry; (2) trusted public interest organizations or academic institutions; and (3) federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 393 | 90.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 22 | 5.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |