You have a good point. Government seems to be forever reactive instead of proactive.
Perhaps I’m late to the game here. But, is that what 5G is about? Being proactive to the safety of our infrastructure ie EMP’s?
New wireless standard. China has put a lot of effort into being the leader. In addition, some real nutters think the frequencies and other tech-related to it cause all sorts of physical problems that their tinfoil hats can’t protect against.