March 29, 2024
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Senate passes bill to create national 5G strategy, with key roles for FCC, NTIA, Homeland Security and Energy departments
A Senate bill directing the White House and federal agencies to work together on a plan for 5G and future next-generation wireless communication systems passed the Senate this week by unanimous consent, while the House has already passed similar legislation.
“As our telecommunications technology advances, we must have plans in place to keep it secure from foreign interference,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a statement after his bill’s passage. “I’m grateful to my colleagues for recognizing the risks that come...