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Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

USA116th CongressHR-7204| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2020
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Adam Kinzinger (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. Such report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which such providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.
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Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

USA116th CongressHR-7204| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2020
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. Such report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which such providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Adam Kinzinger (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Water Resources Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer affairsHomeland securityTelephone and wireless communication