This bill, introduced in April 2026, aims to position the United States as a global leader in 6G technology by strengthening diplomatic efforts around international telecommunications standards. The core idea is that China and Russia are using unfair practices to gain advantages in 5G and 6G development, and the U.S. needs to fight back through coordinated diplomacy and strategic investments.

The bill gives the Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy a bigger role in leading U.S. efforts at two major international conferences: the International Telecommunications Union's Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026 and the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027. This ambassador will coordinate across the State Department, Commerce Department, and other agencies to push for candidates and policies that support U.S. interests in secure telecommunications and digital freedom. The ambassador will also brief Congress quarterly on progress and work with American companies to make sure their voices are heard in these international negotiations.

Beyond diplomacy, the bill directs the State Department to help finance telecommunications infrastructure projects in developing countries using trusted vendors—preferably American companies or those from U.S. allies. This is meant to expand U.S. influence and ensure developing nations aren't locked into Chinese or Russian technology. The State Department must also develop a comprehensive strategy for how the U.S. will dominate the global 6G market, including how artificial intelligence and satellite technology fit into this competition.