Bills · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 7/14/25Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic177 Yea · 0 Nay · 35 Not voting
  • Republican182 Yea · 10 Nay · 26 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Greg Landsman ( Democrat · OH-1)
Cosponsors
4
Introduced
2/27/25
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Status
2/27/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2/27/25Introduced in House
3/4/25Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
3/4/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/30/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
6/30/25Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
7/14/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7/14/25On 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)
7/14/25Passed/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).
7/14/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
7/14/25At 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.
7/14/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
7/14/25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
7/14/25Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
7/15/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.