HR 8320
Cleared committee
Requires the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to lead U.S. diplomatic efforts ahead of the 2026 International Telecommunications Union Plenipotentiary Conference and the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference, and directs the Secretary of State to report on efforts by China and Russia to shape ITU standards and leadership.
Official title: USA 6G Global Leadership Act
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House
Introduced
16-APR-2026
Referred
16-APR-2026
Approved by committee
22-APR-2026
- Assigns the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to coordinate State, Commerce, and other agencies on candidates for ITU leadership bodies and on U.S. positions for the 2027 conference
- Requires quarterly briefings to Congress and consultations with U.S. private sector entities on ITU elections and the 2027 conference
- Requires a report within 90 days of enactment on efforts by China and Russia to use the ITU to influence standards, elections, and internet governance
- Directs State to support trusted-vendor telecommunications projects in developing countries, with a report within one year, and expires the section's authorities upon conclusion of the 2027 conference
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International Affairs
■ 2 R■ 1 D
2 Republicans
1 Democrat