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Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4459| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2019
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Greg Walden (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security risk to U.S. communications networks (e.g., Huawei Technologies Co. Limited, Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, or any subsidiary or affiliate of either entity). The Federal Communications Commission must publish and maintain a list of such equipment or services. In addition, the bill establishes the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to supply small communications providers (i.e., providers with 2 million or fewer customers) with funds to offset the cost of removing prohibited equipment or services from their networks and replacing it with more secure communications equipment or services.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 27, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • September 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • September 27, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4998: Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019
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Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4459| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2019
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security risk to U.S. communications networks (e.g., Huawei Technologies Co. Limited, Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, or any subsidiary or affiliate of either entity). The Federal Communications Commission must publish and maintain a list of such equipment or services. In addition, the bill establishes the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to supply small communications providers (i.e., providers with 2 million or fewer customers) with funds to offset the cost of removing prohibited equipment or services from their networks and replacing it with more secure communications equipment or services.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 27, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • September 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • September 27, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Greg Walden (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4998: Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaChinaComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Foreign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHomeland securityLicensing and registrationsPublic contracts and procurementTelephone and wireless communication