Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:10Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1563 Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1563

Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to establish an applied research open network architecture testbed at its Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, which shall develop and demonstrate network architectures and applications, equipment integration, and interoperability at scale.

In addition, the NTIA must award grants to private sector entities based in the United States to participate in eligible standards-setting bodies (e.g., the Telecommunications Industry Association).

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Current Status of Bill S 1563

Bill S 1563 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2021. Bill S 1563 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 11, 2021. Bill S 1563's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1563

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Total Number of Cosponsors

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1563

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Performance measurement

- Public contracts and procurement

- Public-private cooperation

- Research and development

- Rural conditions and development

- Technology assessment

- Telephone and wireless communication

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1563

Roger F. Wicker

MississippiRepublican

John W. Hickenlooper

ColoradoDemocrat

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