Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 27, 2025)
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.
What just happenedJul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateJul 15, 2025
- Engrossed in HouseJul 14, 2025
- Reported in HouseJun 30, 2025
- Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2025
- Jul 15, 2025IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jul 14, 2025FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 14, 2025FloorH37300
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)
- Jul 14, 2025Floor8000
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).
- Jul 14, 2025FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
- Jul 14, 2025FloorH37220
At 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.
- Jul 14, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
- Jul 14, 2025FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
- Jul 14, 2025FloorH30300
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 30, 2025CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
- Jun 30, 2025CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 30, 2025Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 4, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 4, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 27, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 27, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 27, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House