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Securing Global Telecommunications Act

7/30/2025, 12:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4506

The bill H.R. 4506 from the 119th Congress, introduced on July 17, 2025, aims to mandate the creation of a strategy focused on advancing the adoption of secure telecommunications infrastructure globally.

Congressional Summary of HR 4506

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

This bill requires the Department of State to 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4506

Bill HR 4506 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4506 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025.  Bill HR 4506's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of July 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4506

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 4506

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4506

To require the development of a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, and for other purposes.
To require the development of a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, and for other purposes.

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