USA 6G Global Leadership Act
Sponsored By: Representative Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
In Committee
Summary
U.S. global leadership in 6G technology is the bill's central aim. It would push the United States to use diplomacy and development finance to promote trusted vendors, shape international standards, and limit the Peoples Republic of China's influence in telecommunications.
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- U.S. tech companies and vendors: The bill would amplify private sector input into international standard-setting and support U.S. candidates at International Telecommunication Union meetings. It tasks the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy with coordinating across agencies and providing quarterly briefings to Congress.
- Overseas infrastructure and partners: It would direct the State Department, the International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to back telecom projects that prioritize trusted vendors and U.S. or allied technology when available. Those agencies must report to Congress within 1 year on projects undertaken.
- Congress and strategy oversight: The bill would require a 90-day unclassified 6G strategy report with an optional classified annex. The report must describe plans to deepen cooperation with allies and to coordinate federal and private sector diplomatic work on standards, artificial intelligence, and satellite roles in 6G.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Report on China and Russia telecom actions
If enacted, not later than 90 days after enactment the Secretary of State would give Congress an unclassified report, with an optional classified annex, on efforts by China and Russia at the ITU and other forums. The report would describe how those countries try to limit digital freedom, expand internet-governance mandates at the ITU, influence developing countries, and use insiders to advantage companies or candidates. Recipients include the House Foreign Affairs and Energy and Commerce Committees and the Senate Foreign Relations and Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees.
U.S. diplomacy for global telecom meetings
If enacted, the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy would coordinate U.S. diplomacy ahead of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026 and the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027. The Ambassador would work across State, Commerce, and other agencies, consult U.S. private-sector groups, and conduct diplomatic outreach. The Ambassador would give Congress quarterly briefings on ITU election developments and related matters. These duties and reporting requirements would expire after the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027.
90-day U.S. 6G strategy report
If enacted, not later than 90 days after enactment the Secretary of State would submit to specified House and Senate committees an unclassified report, with an optional classified annex, describing the United States strategy to promote 6G worldwide. The report would explain plans to work with like-minded countries, coordinate federal agencies and U.S. private-sector entities for standards and diplomatic engagement, and analyze how competition in AI and technologies like low-Earth-orbit satellites affects 6G leadership. Recipients include the House Foreign Affairs and Energy and Commerce Committees and the Senate Foreign Relations and Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees.
State Department telecom project support
If enacted, the Secretary of State would run projects to boost telecommunications infrastructure abroad. The Department would work with the International Development Finance Corporation and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. Projects could get feasibility studies, development loans, direct investments, or other support. The Secretary would have to prioritize connectivity in developing countries and use U.S. technology when available; allied vendors could be used only if U.S. goods or services are not available. The Secretary would report to Congress within one year describing projects done under this priority.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
TX • D
Cosponsors
Biggs (SC)
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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