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To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense.

2/9/2022, 2:44 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7257

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the telecommunications infrastructure of DOD, including, among other things, to develop a capability to communicate clearly and authoritatively about threats by foreign actors.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7257

Bill HR 7257 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7257 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020.  Bill HR 7257's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7257

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 7257

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Defense
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government studies and investigations
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7257

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7257

Rick Larsen
Rick Larsen
WashingtonDemocrat
Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher
WisconsinRepublican

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