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BillHR 9151 · 119

Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act

Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to auction more Wi-Fi spectrum to US companies, and bans the use of certain foreign-made Wi-Fi equipment in US networks. Funds the development of American-made Wi-Fi technology to compete with foreign adversaries.

Sponsored By

Robert E. Latta
Republican · Ohio · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 4, 2026
  3. Jun 4, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects US telecommunications companies and consumers by potentially improving the security and availability of Wi-Fi networks, and impacts foreign companies that manufacture Wi-Fi equipment by restricting their access to the US market.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedJun 4, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.