HOUSE 1149118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

Last Action: 4/20/2023

Actions

2023-04-20Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2023-04-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-04-19On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 8 (Roll no. 189). (text: 4/17/2023 CR H1733)
2023-04-19Passed/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): 410 - 8 (Roll no. 189). (text: 4/17/2023 CR H1733)
2023-04-19Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1873-1874)
2023-04-17At 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.
2023-04-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1149.
2023-04-17Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1733-1735)
2023-04-17Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-02-28Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2023-02-28Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-02-21Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-02-21Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-02-21Introduced in House
2023-02-21Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-04-19 (53)

Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

This bill requires the Department of State to address the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment (and services).

For the purposes of this bill, untrusted telecommunications equipment are those deemed by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.

The State Department must provide support, such as diplomatic and political support, for certain telecommunications infrastructure projects that have the potential to promote U.S. national security interests.

The State Department must report to Congress on (1) the prevalence of such telecommunications equipment in the networks of U.S. allies and partners, and (2) the use of such telecommunications equipment in U.S. embassies and by embassy staff and personnel.

Cosponsors (1)

Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS)

Subjects

Asia
China
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign and international corporations
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Internet, web applications, social media
Russia
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Subversive activities
Telephone and wireless communication

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