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This bill, the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act (FUTURE Networks Act), directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a "6G Task Force" within 120 days of the bill's enactment. The task force will be composed of representatives from the communications industry (excluding those deemed "not trusted" by the FCC Chair), public interest organizations, academic institutions, and various levels of government. The task force is required to publish a report within one year, covering the status of industry-led 6G standards-setting, potential 6G use cases, limitations of 6G technology (including supply chain and cybersecurity issues), and how to best collaborate across government entities to leverage 6G technology. The bill also defines key terms such as "not trusted" to determine the exclusion of certain entities from the task force.