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Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

USA117th CongressHR-2685| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2021
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, 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 these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The 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 these 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7204
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2021
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 30, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
Nov 30, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.
Nov 30, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 30, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)
Nov 30, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.
Nov 30, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)
Dec 1, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)
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Dec 1, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7204
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • April 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2021
    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 30, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.


  • November 30, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.


  • November 30, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 30, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)


  • November 30, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.


  • November 30, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 1, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)


  • December 1, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)
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  • December 1, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 2, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer affairsHomeland securityTelephone and wireless communication

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

USA117th CongressHR-2685| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2021
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 these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The 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 these 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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7204
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2021
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 30, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
Nov 30, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.
Nov 30, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 30, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)
Nov 30, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.
Nov 30, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)
Dec 1, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)
View Vote
Dec 1, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7204
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • April 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2021
    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 30, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.


  • November 30, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.


  • November 30, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 30, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)


  • November 30, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.


  • November 30, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 1, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)


  • December 1, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)
    View Vote


  • December 1, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 2, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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