Open RAN Outreach Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:55:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1340 Open RAN Outreach Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1340

Bill 118 hr 1340, also known as the Open RAN Outreach Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the development and adoption of open radio access network (RAN) technology in the United States.

Open RAN technology is a new approach to building wireless networks that allows for greater interoperability and flexibility among different vendors and equipment. This technology has the potential to increase competition in the telecommunications industry, lower costs for consumers, and improve network security.

The Open RAN Outreach Act aims to support the deployment of open RAN technology by directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an outreach program to educate stakeholders about the benefits of open RAN and provide technical assistance to support its implementation. The bill also calls for the creation of a public-private working group to develop best practices and standards for open RAN deployment. Overall, the Open RAN Outreach Act seeks to promote innovation and competition in the telecommunications industry by encouraging the adoption of open RAN technology. It is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support.

Congressional Summary of HR 1340

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 to raise awareness of the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open RAN networks and other open network architectures. Open RAN networks are wireless networks that follow the Open Radio Access Network approach to standardization, promoting the use of open interface standards in the portion of the telecommunications network that connects wireless devices (e.g., mobile phones) to the core of the network.

The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance regarding participation in the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1340

Bill HR 1340 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1340 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1340's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0. as of March 24, 2023