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, particularly 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
The Act will likely lead to increased U.S. influence in the development of global wireless communication standards. This could result in standards that better align with U.S. interests and values. It may also exclude companies deemed a national security threat from participating in these standards-setting processes.
Potential Benefits
- Increased U.S. influence in global wireless standards.
- Promotion of U.S. companies and technologies in the international market.
- Enhanced national security by excluding potentially hostile actors from standards development.
- Potential for innovation and economic growth in the U.S. wireless sector.
- Alignment of global standards with U.S. values and priorities.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for retaliatory measures from other countries or standards bodies.
- Risk of excluding beneficial contributions from non-U.S. entities.
- Possible delays or complications in the development of global standards due to political considerations.
- The definition of 'not trusted' could be subject to political manipulation.
- Increased bureaucracy and administrative burden on the Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. The Act does not appear to infringe on any individual liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The focus on national security also aligns with the government's responsibility to provide for the common defense.
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).