FIREWALL Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-14T08:07:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9541 FIREWALL Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/14/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9541

H.R. 9541, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 30, 2026, aims to restrict Federal funds from going to individuals and entities purchasing fiber-optic cable from countries of concern. The bill includes provisions to block specific funds related to such transactions and outlines additional purposes that are not specified in the provided context.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9541

Bill HR 9541 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2026. Bill HR 9541 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2026. Bill HR 9541's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 30, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9541

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9541

To prohibit certain Federal funds from being provided to individuals and entities that purchase fiber-optic cable from countries of concern, and for other purposes.