HOUSE 4741118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Last Action: 9/10/2024

Actions

2024-09-10Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2024-09-09Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2024-09-09On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5086-5087)
2024-09-09Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5086-5087)
2024-09-09DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4741.
2024-09-09Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5086-5088)
2024-09-09Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2023-07-26Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2023-07-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-07-19Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2023-07-19Introduced in House
2023-07-19Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-19 (00)

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

This bill requires the Department of State develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States.

The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.

Cosponsors (4)

Young Kim (R-CA)
William Keating (D-MA)
BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Zachary Nunn (R-IA)

Subjects

Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Multilateral development programs
Russia
Spacecraft and satellites
Technology assessment
Telephone and wireless communication

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