HR 1709
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
- Status
- Passed House
- Sponsor
- Rep. Greg Landsman [D-OH-1]
- Cosponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- 2025-02-27
- Latest action
- 2025-07-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-07-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2025-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-07-14: 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)
- 2025-07-14: Passed/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).
- 2025-07-14: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)