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Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

2/9/2022, 4:18 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7204

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 such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries.

Such report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which such 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 used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

Current Status of Bill HR 7204

Bill HR 7204 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7204 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020.  Bill HR 7204's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7204

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7204

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Homeland security
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7204

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.
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

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