ROUTERS Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-04T14:50:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 244 ROUTERS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/4/2025, 2:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 244

Bill 119 s 244, also known as the "Consumer Router Security Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the national security risks associated with consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce, specifically through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a comprehensive study on these devices and the potential threats they pose to national security.

The study will focus on identifying the specific risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and combination devices, as well as evaluating the current security measures in place to mitigate these risks. The goal of the study is to provide policymakers with a better understanding of the vulnerabilities in these devices and to recommend potential solutions to enhance their security.

In addition to conducting the study, the bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of Commerce to collaborate with other federal agencies, industry stakeholders, and cybersecurity experts to gather information and expertise on this issue. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the nation's critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of consumer devices that are widely used in homes and businesses. Overall, the Consumer Router Security Act seeks to address the growing concerns surrounding the security of consumer routers, modems, and combination devices, and to develop strategies to better protect against potential national security threats.

Congressional Summary of S 244

Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce, in consultation with 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 S 244

Bill S 244 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill S 244 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2025. Bill S 244's most recent activity was Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. as of March 12, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 244

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 244

A bill 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.A bill 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.

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