Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
- Last Action
- 3/8/2023
Actions
- 2023-03-08Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2023-03-07Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2023-03-07On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H1128-1129)
- 2023-03-07Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H1128-1129)
- 2023-03-07Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1132)
- 2023-03-07At 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.
- 2023-03-07DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1123.
- 2023-03-07Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1128-1130)
- 2023-03-07Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2023-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- 2023-02-21Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-02-21Introduced in House
- 2023-02-21Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-07 (53)
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 shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service 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 used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.
Cosponsors (1)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
Subjects
- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Homeland security
- Telephone and wireless communication
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