H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025, aims to improve the involvement of the United States in international communications standards-setting organizations, particularly those related to 5G networks and future wireless technologies.

Key Provisions

• Representation in Standards-Setting Bodies: The bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to enhance the United States' representation in various standards-setting organizations. This includes promoting participation of U.S. companies and stakeholders, while excluding those deemed "not trusted" by the Assistant Secretary.
• Consultation with National Institute of Standards and Technology: The Assistant Secretary is required to consult with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) while encouraging equitable participation and offering technical assistance to relevant stakeholders.
• Types of Standards-Setting Bodies: The bill names several specific organizations that fall under this initiative, including:
  • The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
  • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Any organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute or the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions.
• Strategy Briefing: Within 60 days of the bill's enactment, the Assistant Secretary must brief various congressional committees on the strategy to implement these initiatives.

Definitions

The bill includes definitions for critical terms, such as:

• 5G Network: Refers to the fifth-generation mobile network as defined by the 3GPP Release 15 or higher.
• Not Trusted: Describes a company or stakeholder identified as posing a national security threat, based on determinations made by relevant national security bodies.
• Communications Network: Describes systems that enable information transmission, including networks accessing cloud computing resources.

Implementation Oversight

The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to report on progress to Congress, emphasizing accountability in enhancing the U.S.’s role in setting global communication standards.

Relevant Companies

• T (AT&T Inc.): May be impacted by changes in standards affecting telecommunications infrastructure.
• VZ (Verizon Communications Inc.): Similarly involved in the development of telecommunications standards, which could affect their 5G network implementation.
• NVDA (NVIDIA Corporation): As a major player in technology that supports wireless network hardware, changes in standards could influence their product offerings.
• QCOM (Qualcomm Incorporated): Directly involved in 5G technology development, therefore likely to be significantly impacted by new standards and regulations.
• CSCO (Cisco Systems, Inc.): As a developer of networking hardware and software, updates in communication standards may affect their market operations.