Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025
Summary
The "Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025" aims to enhance U.S. representation and leadership in international communications standards-setting bodies for 5G and future wireless networks. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to encourage participation and offer technical expertise to trusted U.S. companies and stakeholders in these bodies. The Act also mandates a briefing to relevant congressional committees on the strategy to achieve these goals.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase the influence of U.S. companies in setting global standards for wireless technology. This could lead to the adoption of technologies and practices that favor U.S. interests and innovation. It also establishes a mechanism to exclude companies deemed a national security threat from participating in these standards-setting processes.
Potential Benefits
- Increased U.S. influence in global wireless technology standards.
- Potential for U.S. companies to gain a competitive advantage.
- Enhanced national security by excluding untrusted entities.
- Promotion of U.S. innovation and technological leadership.
- Support for a wide variety of relevant stakeholders in the communications sector.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for excluding legitimate stakeholders based on broad national security concerns.
- Risk of alienating international partners by prioritizing U.S. interests.
- Possible delays or inefficiencies due to the required consultations and briefings.
- The definition of "not trusted" relies on determinations made by other bodies, potentially creating bureaucratic overlap.
- The focus on 5G may overshadow other important areas of communications technology.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. By promoting U.S. leadership in international standards-setting bodies, the Act seeks to influence the terms of global trade and technology development. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).