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Ensuring Network Security Act

USA116th CongressS-4472| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Ron Johnson (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Network Security Act This bill expands eligibility and establishes distribution priority for funds provided under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. The program reimburses providers of advanced communications service for costs associated with replacing communications equipment or services that pose a threat to national security. Specifically, the bill increases from 2 million to 10 million the number of customers that an eligible provider may serve. Further, the bill establishes priority for the allocation of reimbursement funds to applicants, providing that such funds shall be distributed first to applicants that have 2 million or fewer customers; subsequently, to applicants that are accredited public or private noncommercial educational institutions providing their own facilities-based education broadband service; and finally, to any remaining approved applicants.

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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8000
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 15, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8000
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 15, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8000: Ensuring Network Security Act

Ensuring Network Security Act

USA116th CongressS-4472| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Ensuring Network Security Act This bill expands eligibility and establishes distribution priority for funds provided under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. The program reimburses providers of advanced communications service for costs associated with replacing communications equipment or services that pose a threat to national security. Specifically, the bill increases from 2 million to 10 million the number of customers that an eligible provider may serve. Further, the bill establishes priority for the allocation of reimbursement funds to applicants, providing that such funds shall be distributed first to applicants that have 2 million or fewer customers; subsequently, to applicants that are accredited public or private noncommercial educational institutions providing their own facilities-based education broadband service; and finally, to any remaining approved applicants.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8000
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 15, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8000
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 15, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Ron Johnson (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8000: Ensuring Network Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted