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119-hr-8320119th CongressWALLET

USA 6G Global Leadership Act

Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

In Committee

Summary

This bill would push for U.S. leadership in 6G technology by directing the State Department to coordinate diplomacy, private-sector engagement, and targeted foreign assistance to shape global 6G standards, infrastructure, and governance. It emphasizes standing up U.S. and allied firms against unfair state-owned competition and ties actions to upcoming international telecom conferences in 2026 and 2027.

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  • U.S. technology companies: Would get coordinated diplomatic backing and trade-focused support to win roles in 6G standards and overseas contracts while the bill urges protection from unfair state-owned enterprise competition.
  • Partner and developing countries: Would gain project-based telecom assistance such as feasibility studies, loans, direct investments, and other support that prioritizes trusted U.S. or allied vendors.
  • Federal agencies and diplomats: Would see a formal interagency coordination role for the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to lead engagement at the International Telecommunications Union and the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference.
  • Congress and oversight: Would receive periodic briefings and required reports including a 90-day unclassified report on PRC and Russian influence, a one-year project report, and a 6G dominance strategy report within 90 days.

The bill would sunset after the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

U.S.-backed telecom projects overseas

This bill would let the Secretary of State, working with the CEO of the International Development Finance Corporation and the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, run projects to boost U.S. leadership in telecommunications infrastructure abroad. Projects would prioritize connectivity and use trusted vendors and U.S. technology, or allied technology when U.S. goods are not available. Support could include feasibility studies, development loans, direct investments, and other appropriate forms of help. The Secretary would have to report to Congress describing projects not later than one year after enactment.

Lead U.S. diplomacy on 6G standards

This bill would direct the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to lead U.S. diplomacy before the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (2026) and the World Radiocommunication Conference (2027). The Ambassador would coordinate across the State Department, the Department of Commerce, and other agencies to promote U.S.-aligned candidates and U.S. positions. The Ambassador would consult U.S. private-sector groups so their views are represented and would brief Congress every quarter on ITU elections and WRC 2027. The duties in this section would expire when the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 concludes.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

TX • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/22/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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