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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 27, 2025
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.
People & committees
Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] · D–OH
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
House roll call 191 · Individual votesPassed/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).
House roll call 191 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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