Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act
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Latest Action · June 4, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop a comprehensive plan within 180 days on how the United States will promote Wi-Fi and other unlicensed wireless technologies globally, particularly ahead of the International Telecommunication Union's World Radiocommunication Conference scheduled for Shanghai in October-November 2027. The bill reflects congressional concern that countries like China are pushing policies at international forums to undermine Wi-Fi technology and force reliance on foreign-controlled telecommunications infrastructure, and it aims to ensure the United States maintains its technological leadership in this sector, which contributes over $1 trillion annually to the economy. The plan must include strategies to counter efforts by adversaries to undermine unlicensed technologies and should promote global harmonization of specific Wi-Fi spectrum bands, with coordination among the Commerce Department, Federal Communications Commission, State Department, and other relevant federal agencies. The legislation also requires a follow-up report within 90 days after the 2027 conference concludes, detailing how well the implementation plan succeeded. The bill does not specify new funding or create new budget authority.
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