Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

11/1/2022, 5:47 AM

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop (1) a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure, and (2) an implementation plan for the strategy.

Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, the privacy of U.S. consumers, and the impartiality of standards-setting bodies.

Congress
116

Number
HR - 2881

Introduced on
2019-05-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/9/2020

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop (1) a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure, and (2) an implementation plan for the strategy.

Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, the privacy of U.S. consumers, and the impartiality of standards-setting bodies.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the President to develop a strategy to ensure the security of next generation mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure in the United States and to assist allies and strategic partners in maximizing the security of next generation mobile telecommunications systems, infrastructure, and software, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alliances
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Research and development
Right of privacy
Technology assessment
Telephone and wireless communication

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Latest Summary1/15/2020

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop (1) a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure, an...


Latest Action1/9/2020
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.