Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019

Floor Speech

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Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4500, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019.

Our communications networks are critically important assets for facilitating domestic and international commerce.

For decades, the U.S. has led the development of wireless technology with like-minded nations. With the deployment of the next-generation wireless technology, 5G, expected to skyrocket in 2020, we must continue to focus on bolstering foundational elements to make sure the United States continues to lead on future advancements.

As these standards are set in global, industry-led standards bodies, we must enhance participation by U.S. companies and remain vigilant that bad actors don't game the system for their own economic and national security interests. To keep accountability and ensure proper transparency, we must encourage participation by trusted parties.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration plays a central role in these efforts as the executive branch agency with technical experience. They have decades of expertise working with industry and other stakeholders to develop these technical standards globally. I would like to thank the dedicated career staff who work tirelessly to advance U.S. global wireless leadership.

As we move into the next decade, it is vital that we continue to enhance participation in critical standards-setting bodies and preserve U.S. wireless leadership.

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.

Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell).

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Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Brooks) and I thank her very much for her work on this legislation.

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Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), and I thank him also for his hard work on this legislation.

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Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter).

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Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Dakota (Mr. Armstrong).

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Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time.

It is absolutely important that the United States develop these standards so that we can stay at the top of 5G deployment. As I mentioned in the earlier bill, we want to make sure that 5G is out there to support everyone across the United States. Because of that, we have to make sure that we have these standards in place.

Madam Speaker, I urge support of this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, this is a good bill. I urge all of my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time.

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