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Securing Global Telecommunications Act
9/13/2024, 11:38 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4741
Bill 118 hr 4741, also known as the Securing Global Telecommunications Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address national security concerns related to the use of telecommunications equipment and services provided by foreign entities.
The bill specifically focuses on the risks posed by the use of equipment and services from companies that are deemed to be a threat to national security. It requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a list of these companies and prohibits the use of any equipment or services from these companies in US telecommunications networks.
Additionally, the bill establishes a program to provide financial assistance to US telecommunications providers to help them remove and replace any equipment or services from these designated companies. This is aimed at ensuring that US telecommunications networks are secure and not vulnerable to potential threats. Overall, the Securing Global Telecommunications Act is designed to protect national security interests by addressing the risks posed by foreign telecommunications companies. It aims to strengthen the security of US telecommunications networks and ensure that they are not compromised by potentially malicious actors.
The bill specifically focuses on the risks posed by the use of equipment and services from companies that are deemed to be a threat to national security. It requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a list of these companies and prohibits the use of any equipment or services from these companies in US telecommunications networks.
Additionally, the bill establishes a program to provide financial assistance to US telecommunications providers to help them remove and replace any equipment or services from these designated companies. This is aimed at ensuring that US telecommunications networks are secure and not vulnerable to potential threats. Overall, the Securing Global Telecommunications Act is designed to protect national security interests by addressing the risks posed by foreign telecommunications companies. It aims to strengthen the security of US telecommunications networks and ensure that they are not compromised by potentially malicious actors.
Congressional Summary of HR 4741
Securing Global Telecommunications Act
This bill requires the Department of State develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States.
The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4741
Bill HR 4741 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 10, 2024. Bill HR 4741 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2023. Bill HR 4741's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 10, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4741
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4741
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- China
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Europe
- International organizations and cooperation
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Multilateral development programs
- Russia
- Spacecraft and satellites
- Technology assessment
- Telephone and wireless communication
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4741
Securing Global Telecommunications Act
Securing Global Telecommunications Act
Securing Global Telecommunications Act
Securing Global Telecommunications Act
To require the development of a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4741
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