# 119-hr-8320: USA 6G Global Leadership Act

119-hr-8320, USA 6G Global Leadership Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8320
- Congress: 119
- Title: USA 6G Global Leadership Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-04-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- U.S.-backed telecom projects overseas: benefit, medium. 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…
- Lead U.S. diplomacy on 6G standards: benefit, low. 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 o…

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- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
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- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-8320 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8320)

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- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7146: PORCUPINE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7146)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8320 (as of 2026-09-21).