ROUTERS Act
3/1/2025, 4:53 AMSummary of Bill HR 866
Bill 119 hr 866, also known as the "Consumer Device Security Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the national security risks associated with consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router. The study will be conducted by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.The purpose of the study is to assess the potential threats posed by these consumer devices to national security. This includes examining the vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors, such as hackers or foreign governments, to compromise the security of the devices and potentially gain access to sensitive information.
The study will also evaluate the current practices and standards for securing consumer routers, modems, and modem-router devices. This includes assessing the effectiveness of existing security measures and identifying any gaps or weaknesses that need to be addressed. Overall, the goal of the Consumer Device Security Act is to better understand the risks posed by consumer devices to national security and to develop recommendations for improving the security of these devices. By conducting this study, policymakers hope to enhance the protection of sensitive information and infrastructure from potential cyber threats.
Congressional Summary of HR 866
Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study on the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
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Current Status of Bill HR 866
Bill HR 866 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 866 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 866's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 31, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 866
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 866
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 866
To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes.Comments
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