§3334t Program for beyond 5G

Summary

The Director of National Intelligence, through IARPA, may start research and development programs about 6G and later wireless technologies only if the work is about possible uses for the intelligence community or other national security purposes. When running those programs, the Director must consult and coordinate with relevant federal department and agency leaders (including the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Administrator), government groups (for example, the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Sector), private companies, colleges and federally funded research centers, and any other people or groups the Director finds appropriate. "6G technology" means hardware, software, or other technology for sixth‑generation wireless networks.