Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-27T14:12:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 906 Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/27/2025, 2:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 906

Bill 119 hr 906, also known as the "Transparency in FCC Regulation Act," aims to increase transparency within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by requiring the FCC to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority from the Commission and have certain levels of foreign ownership. This information will help ensure that the public and policymakers are aware of any potential foreign influence in the telecommunications industry.

The bill also includes provisions for the FCC to review and update this list on a regular basis, as well as to provide a detailed explanation of the criteria used to determine foreign ownership levels. Additionally, the bill requires the FCC to report to Congress on any actions taken to address any potential national security concerns related to foreign ownership of entities holding FCC authorizations.

Overall, the Transparency in FCC Regulation Act seeks to promote accountability and transparency within the telecommunications industry by shedding light on any foreign ownership of entities holding FCC authorizations. This information will help safeguard national security interests and ensure that the FCC operates in a transparent and accountable manner.

Congressional Summary of HR 906

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified foreign countries.

With respect to entities holding cable landing licenses (for the placement and operation of submarine communications cables) or other licenses granted via competitive auction, the FCC must publish a list of all such entities (1) in which a covered entity holds a specified voting or equity interest, or (2) that have been determined by a national security agency to be subject to the control of a covered entity.

With respect to entities holding all other categories of FCC licenses or other authorizations, the FCC must first issue rules facilitating the collection of information on such licensees’ ownership structure. After that information is obtained, the FCC must add to the published list any such entity in which a covered entity holds a specified voting or equity interest.

Under the bill, a covered entity is defined as an entity organized in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia; a subsidiary of such an entity; or the government of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.

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Current Status of Bill HR 906

Bill HR 906 is currently in the status of Passed in House since April 28, 2025. Bill HR 906 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 906's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 906

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 906

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 906

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.

Comments

Easton Frank

445

7 months ago

I think this bill is good for us. It will help keep us safe from bad stuff. I like that. #HRBill906 #TransparencyAct #USApolitics

Kennedy Boyle

394

7 months ago

I don't like this new bill. It's gonna make things harder for me. I don't know much about it, but it doesn't sound good.

Abram Cohen

448

7 months ago

I am thrilled about the passing of HR Bill 906! This bill will require foreign adversaries to disclose their communications, providing transparency and accountability. How do you think this will impact our country in the short term?