HR 1709 119th Congress

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Sponsors

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

D — OH

Summary

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The report must include, among other items, (1) an assessment of the degree to which mobile service providers have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210)

Actions

2025-07-15T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2025-07-14T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2025-07-14T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210)

2025-07-14T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191).

2025-07-14T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)

2025-07-14T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2025-07-14T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.

2025-07-14T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)

2025-07-14T00:00:00

Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2025-06-30T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.

2025-06-30T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.

2025-06-30T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.

2025-03-04T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

2025-03-04T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2025-02-27T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-02-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-02-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

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