The USA 6G Global Leadership Act requires the State Department's Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy to lead U.S. diplomatic efforts in advance of two major international telecommunications conferences in 2026 and 2027 hosted by the International Telecommunications Union. The ambassador must coordinate across federal agencies, work with private sector companies, brief Congress quarterly, and promote candidates for ITU leadership positions who align with U.S. security and economic interests in 6G technology development. The bill also directs the State Department to submit a report within 90 days detailing Chinese and Russian efforts to influence international telecommunications standards and governance, and to develop a 6G technology strategy within the same timeframe. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the State Department to work with development finance agencies to fund telecommunications infrastructure projects in developing countries that use trusted technology vendors, with a report due one year after enactment describing projects undertaken. These provisions sunset after the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference concludes.
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