HR 1766

Summary

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act This bill establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to analyze and develop policies related to internet and communications technologies. Specific activities of the office include, for example, developing policies that promote (1) innovation, competition, and other elements of the communications, media, and technology markets; (2) security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents while fostering innovation; and (3) commercialization of communications technologies. The existing Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development within NTIA must be redesignated as Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and must serve as head of the office. 

Bill status

Status

Passed House

Sponsor

Rep. Jay Obernolte [R-CA-23]

Cosponsors

1

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced

2025-03-03

Latest action

2025-07-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee referrals

• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee: Senate · Referred To · 2025-07-15
• Energy and Commerce Committee: House · Reported By · 2025-06-30
• Energy and Commerce Committee: House · Markup By · 2025-03-04
• Energy and Commerce Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-03-03

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 voice vote. (text: CR H3214)
• 2025-07-14: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
• 2025-07-14: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1766.