House Passes FY23 NDAA, U.S. International 5G Leadership Bill

The House passed the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (HR-7900) Thursday with a package of telecom and tech-focused amendments (see 2207140070) on a bipartisan 329-101 vote. Approved amendments to the measure included ones to require more DOD transparency on its implementation of its 2020 spectrum sharing strategy and modifications to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s remit. The House also voted 405-20 to pass the Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G Act (HR-1934), which would direct the secretary of state to assist in enhancing U.S. leadership at international standards-setting bodies that handle 5G and other telecom issues (see 2206210048). Lawmakers originally debated the measure on the floor in June (see 2206210048).