House Commerce Leaders Hail Passage of 6G, Cybersecurity Bills

House Commerce Committee members hailed passage Wednesday of three 6G and cybersecurity measures by lopsided margins. The House passed the Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act (HR-2685) 404-19, the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act (HR-4045) 394-27 and the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act (HR-4055) 408-17. “Together, these bills will promote the secure, thoughtful deployment of our next generation 6G networks, arm Americans with the information and tools they need to protect themselves from cyberattacks, and improve wireless network security in the face of growing cybersecurity attacks on our critical infrastructure,” said House Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, D-N.J., and Communications Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle, D-Pa. “To ensure America wins the future, it is imperative that we are leading the development of next generation technologies and that our networks are secure,” said committee ranking member Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and subcommittee ranking member Bob Latta, R-Ohio. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., touted her sponsorship of HR-2685 and HR-4055. “These bills take important steps to ensure our wireless networks are safe and protect the privacy and security of the American people,” she said. HR-2685 would require NTIA to report on cybersecurity of wireless networks and vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and surveillance by adversaries. HR-4045 directs the FCC to establish a 6G task force to provide recommendations on how to ensure U.S. leadership in developing that technology’s standards. HR-4055 would require that NTIA establish a cybersecurity literacy campaign to increase public knowledge and awareness of cybersecurity risks, including best practices for preventing cyberattacks.