Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
- Last Action
- 12/2/2021
Actions
- 2021-12-02Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2021-12-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2021-12-01On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)
- 2021-12-01Passed/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): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389).(text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)
- 2021-12-01Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)
- 2021-11-30At 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.
- 2021-11-30DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.
- 2021-11-30Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)
- 2021-11-30Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2021-11-30Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
- 2021-11-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.
- 2021-11-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.
- 2021-07-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2021-07-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2021-07-20Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
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CRS Summary
As of 2021-12-01 (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 (3)
- Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
- Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
Subjects
- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Homeland security
- Telephone and wireless communication
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