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H.R. 2037 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Carter, Troy A. (D-LA) (Introduced 03/11/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Left · DW-NOMINATE -0.52 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/15/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/11/2025)
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 regarding the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) standards and other open network architectures. (Open RAN is a nonproprietary, standardized network deployment approach that promotes open networks with interoperable equipment and virtualized network operations.)
The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance to small providers regarding participation in the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program that funds efforts to accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of Open RAN.
119 HR 2037 EH: Open RAN Outreach Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2037
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Open RAN Outreach Act.
2.Outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks (a)In generalThe Assistant Secretary shall conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers— (1)to raise awareness regarding the uses, benefits, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures; and (2)regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program established under section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283). (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, acting through the head of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth. (2)Open network architectureThe term open network architecture means Open RAN networks and other network elements that follow a set of published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability, including open core and open transport. (3)Open RAN networkThe term Open RAN network means a wireless network that follows the Open Radio Access Network architecture and published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2037 IH: Open RAN Outreach Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2037IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 11, 2025Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Hudson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Open RAN Outreach Act.
2.Outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks (a)In generalThe Assistant Secretary shall conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers— (1)to raise awareness regarding the uses, benefits, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures; and (2)regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program established under section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283). (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, acting through the head of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth. (2)Open network architectureThe term open network architecture means Open RAN networks and other network elements that follow a set of published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability, including open core and open transport. (3)Open RAN networkThe term Open RAN network means a wireless network that follows the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization adopted by the O–RAN Alliance, Telecom Infra Project, or Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), or any similar set of published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability.
116 HR 2037 : Open RAN Outreach Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2037IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Open RAN Outreach Act.2.Outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks(a)In generalThe Assistant Secretary shall conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers—(1)to raise awareness regarding the uses, benefits, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures; and(2)regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program established under section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283).(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, acting through the head of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth.(2)Open network architectureThe term open network architecture means Open RAN networks and other network elements that follow a set of published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability, including open core and open transport.(3)Open RAN networkThe term Open RAN network means a wireless network that follows the Open Radio Access Network architecture and published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability.Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2037 RH: Open RAN Outreach Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB Union Calendar No. 149 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2037 [Report No. 119–184]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2025 Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Hudson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce July 2, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 11, 2025
A BILL To provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Open RAN Outreach Act.
2.Outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks (a)In generalThe Assistant Secretary shall conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers— (1)to raise awareness regarding the uses, benefits, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures; and (2)regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program established under section 9202(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283). (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, acting through the head of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth. (2)Open network architectureThe term open network architecture means Open RAN networks and other network elements that follow a set of published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability, including open core and open transport. (3)Open RAN networkThe term Open RAN network means a wireless network that follows the Open Radio Access Network architecture and published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability. July 2, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/11/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 04/08/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/08/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 07/02/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-184. |
| 07/02/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-184. |
| 07/02/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149. |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3217-3218) |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2037. |
| 07/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3217) |
| 07/14/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/15/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Open RAN Outreach Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Open RAN Outreach Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Open RAN Outreach Act |
| Display Title | Open RAN Outreach Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Open RAN Outreach Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 07/15/2025 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 07/02/2025 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/08/2025 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/11/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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