[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   PROMOTING UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN 5G ACT OF 2021

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2022

  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1934, the 
``Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021''.
  H.R. 1934 will enhance the United States' leadership in setting 
standards for 5G--or 5th generation--and future evolutions of mobile 
telecomunications systems and infrastructure.
  I would like to thank my colleague, Representative McCaul, for 
introducing this legislation and taking initiative in addressing the 
rising importance of 5G standards.
  Under H.R. 1934, the President will establish an interagency working 
group consisting of the Sectretary of State and the head of each 
Federal department deemed appropriate.
  Within 180 days, the interagency working group will provide a 
briefing to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Senate Committee 
on Foreign Relations that will include:
  A strategy to promote United States leadership in international 
standards-setting bodies;
  A strategy for diplomatic engagement regarding 5G and future 
generations of mobile telecommunications systems;
  A discussion of China's activity in international standards-setting 
bodies; and
  A strategy regarding private sector communications and stakeholders 
to propose standards for 5G.
  Standards are crucial in the future of telecommunications by allowing 
for global interoperability.
  Global interoperability allows companies to market products around 
the globe, increase innovation, and benefit from fair competition.
  Past generations of wireless technology, 2G and 3G, saw a split 
between networks used in United States, Europe, and China, which 
complicated the globalization of the wireless market.
  For 5G, standards have converged into primarily one standard.
  China has become a leader in setting international standards for 5G. 
In 2019, China submitted 830 technical documents to the International 
Telecommunication Union (ITU)--the most of any country.
  China's dominance in 5G standards would give them an advantage in 
creating chips and software for 5G-compatible phones.
  H.R. 1934 addresses this head-on by spearheading American leadership 
in both 5G standards setting and global cooperation.
  Houston was one of the first cities in America to access 5G services 
with major providers--AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon--offerring access to 
Houston customers,
  The Texas Comptroller's Office released a report in 2020 indicating 
that Houston led 5G growth in Texas.
  The adoption of 5G has tremendous potential to create jobs and 
transform the healthcare, energy, and transportation industries.
  CTIA, a trade group for the wireless communications industry, found 
that 5G could have an economic impact of $30.3 billion and create 
93,700 jobs in Houston.
  5G represents the future and will expand technological limits to a 
new frontier.
  It is important that we continue to prioritize the United States' 
international leadership as 5G continues to grow.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 1934.

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