Thomas H. Kean: “I rise in support of H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act. The United States has long been a…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act. The United States has long been a leader in the development and deployment of the wireless infrastructure that connects Americans and the world. America led the way in the development and the deployment of 5G, an important tool in our communications arsenal that connects millions to everyday needs, emergency services when needed, and to one another. Make no mistake, our adversaries are aggressively working to exert their own influence, their own values, and their own interests on the global wireless stage. As the next generation of wireless technologies take shape, it is critical that America leads and does not follow. This bipartisan bill will cement our continued leadership by directing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, or NTIA, to encourage participation by trusted stakeholders in the international standards-setting bodies, like 3GP and IEEE, that develop technical standards for 5G and next-generation wireless. Through this bill, NTIA will partner with these trusted stakeholders, representing companies, engineers, and policymakers from America and our allies, to offer technical expertise to American-led innovators.”