Open RAN Outreach Act

HR 1340, the Open RAN Outreach Act, requires the Commerce Department's Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to provide outreach and technical assistance to small wireless network providers. This helps these providers understand Open RAN networks - wireless systems using open standards for multi-vendor equipment - and how to access the existing Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Grant Program. The bill focuses on raising awareness about Open RAN's benefits, challenges, and grant opportunities, without creating new regulations or funding. It directly affects small network operators seeking to adopt open network technologies. The assistance aims to support their participation in federal grant programs focused on supply chain innovation.