Open RAN Outreach Act

HR 2037, the Open RAN Outreach Act, requires the Commerce Department's Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to provide outreach and technical assistance to small communications network providers. The bill focuses on raising awareness about Open RAN networks - standardized wireless networks using multi-vendor equipment that follow open industry standards - and directing providers to the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program. It does not create new regulations but offers support to help small providers understand the benefits, challenges, and grant opportunities related to Open RAN technology. This assistance is intended to help small providers navigate adopting open network architectures.