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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4032

Open RAN Outreach Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 20, 2021)

Open RAN Outreach Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers to raise awareness of the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. Open RAN networks are wireless networks that follow the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization, promoting the use of open interface standards in the portion of the telecommunications network that connects wireless devices (e.g., mobile phones) to the core of the network.

The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program.

What just happenedOct 21, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32](D-TX)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Oct 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Oct 20, 2021FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 20, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Oct 20, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 17 (Roll no. 324). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5656)

  5. Oct 20, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 17 (Roll no. 324).(text: CR 10/19/2021 H5656)

  6. Oct 20, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5702-5703)

  7. Oct 19, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Oct 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4032.

  9. Oct 19, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5656-5657)

  10. Oct 19, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Oct 19, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.

  12. Oct 19, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-150.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Oct 19, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-150.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jul 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jul 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Jul 20, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  18. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  19. Jun 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Jun 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jun 22, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 20, 202153

Open RAN Outreach Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers to raise awareness of the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. Open RAN networks are wireless networks that follow the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization, promoting the use of open interface standards in the portion of the telecommunications network that connects wireless devices (e.g., mobile phones) to the core of the network.

The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program.

Reported to HouseOct 19, 20217

Open RAN Outreach Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers to raise awareness of the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. Open RAN networks are wireless networks that follow the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization, promoting the use of open interface standards in the portion of the telecommunications network that connects wireless devices (e.g., mobile phones) to the core of the network.

The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program.

Introduced in HouseJun 22, 2021

Open RAN Outreach Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers to raise awareness of the benefits of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. Open RAN networks are wireless networks that follow the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization, promoting the use of open interface standards in the portion of the telecommunications network that connects wireless devices (e.g., mobile phones) to the core of the network.

Open RAN Outreach Act — Informed