Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

Bill 118 hr 1149, also known as the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the national security concerns posed by untrusted telecommunications equipment and services from foreign adversaries.

The bill focuses on prohibiting the use of federal funds to purchase or subsidize any telecommunications equipment or services that are deemed untrusted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It also requires the FCC to maintain a list of countries and companies that are considered untrusted, and prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase equipment or services from these entities.

Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program to help small and rural telecommunications providers remove and replace any untrusted equipment in their networks. This is aimed at ensuring that all telecommunications infrastructure in the US is secure and free from potential threats posed by foreign adversaries. Overall, the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act seeks to protect national security by preventing the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment and services in the US. It also aims to support small and rural telecommunications providers in upgrading their networks to ensure the safety and security of communications infrastructure in the country.