Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act (S. 5333) would direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, to develop a public plan for how the United States will promote global adoption of Wi-Fi and other unlicensed-spectrum technologies. The plan would be due within 180 days of enactment, developed with input from the FCC, State Department, U.S. Trade Representative, Commerce Department's international trade office, Defense Department, and Director of National Intelligence, and would need to address the 5925–7125 MHz band and strategies for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) in Shanghai. The bill also includes a non-binding "sense of Congress" on Wi-Fi's economic value and on countering spectrum-policy efforts by China and other adversaries.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies, directing them to coordinate strategy and reporting rather than regulating businesses or consumers directly. It would require public comment during plan development and a follow-up implementation report to four congressional committees within 90 days after WRC-27 concludes, which may include a classified annex.
The bill was introduced August 6, 2026, by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) with Sen. Pete Ricketts as a cosponsor, read twice, and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. It would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature before taking effect.
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Timeline
6 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5333 do?
- Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act (S. 5333) would direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, to develop a public plan for how the United States will promote global adoption of Wi-Fi and other unlicensed-spectrum technologies. The plan would be due within 180 days of enactment, developed with input from the FCC, State Department, U.S. Trade Representative, Commerce Department's international trade office, Defense Department, and Director of National Intelligence, and would need to address the 5925–7125 MHz band and strategies for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) in Shanghai. The bill also includes a non-binding "sense of Congress" on Wi-Fi's economic value and on countering spectrum-policy efforts by China and other adversaries. The bill primarily affects federal agencies, directing them to coordinate strategy and reporting rather than regulating businesses or consumers directly. It would require public comment during plan development and a follow-up implementation report to four congressional committees within 90 days after WRC-27 concludes, which may include a classified annex. The bill was introduced August 6, 2026, by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) with Sen. Pete Ricketts as a cosponsor, read twice, and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. It would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature before taking effect.
- Has S. 5333 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5333. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5333?
- S. 5333 was sponsored by Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5333?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (6 Aug 2026).
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