Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

11/1/2022, 6:32 PM

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

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

Such strategy, to be known as the National Strategy to Secure 5G and Next Generation Wireless Communications, 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, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

Congress
116
Number
S - 893
Introduced on
2019-03-27
# Amendments
1
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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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 a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy, to be known as the National Strategy to Secure 5G and Next Generation Wireless Communications, 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, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to 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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Bill Update Alert:  Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020
Amendment Update Alert:  116 samdt 1510 - In the nature of a substitute.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/1/2020

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

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

Latest Action3/23/2020
Became Public Law No: 116-129.