H.R. 1709 Passed the House Science, Technology, Communications

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] Introduced February 27, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (4 R) Latest action July 15, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Jul 15, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Jul 14, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 14, 2025 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)
  4. Jul 14, 2025 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).
  5. Jul 14, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
  6. Jul 14, 2025 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.
  7. Jul 14, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
  8. Jul 14, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
  9. Jul 14, 2025 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jun 30, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
  11. Jun 30, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
  12. Mar 4, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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