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Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-3344| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (35)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Europe Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues. Assistance provided under this bill shall be available to projects in a country that falls below certain gross domestic product per capita thresholds and is (1) a NATO member state that shares a border with Russia, or (2) a European country that has not participated in or aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A project located in such a country shall be eligible for assistance if the project (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; and (3) does not use equipment or services from China or Russia or replaces such equipment or services. To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary. The State Department must also appoint, from among its existing personnel, an International Telecommunication Union Security Campaign Director. The director must, among other duties, lead efforts to promote candidates for elections at the International Telecommunication Union who will support and defend democratic values, internet freedom, and telecommunication security.

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Timeline
May 19, 2021
Introduced in House
May 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 19, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)
May 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
Sep 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2876
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541)
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344.
Apr 27, 2022
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.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557)
Apr 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H4538-4540)
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Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 11, 2022
Star Print ordered on the bill.
  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 19, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.


  • September 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2876
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2022
    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541)


  • April 27, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344.


  • April 27, 2022
    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.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557)


  • April 27, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H4538-4540)
    View Vote


  • April 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 11, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the bill.

International Affairs

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  • S 117-2876: Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
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Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-3344| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues. Assistance provided under this bill shall be available to projects in a country that falls below certain gross domestic product per capita thresholds and is (1) a NATO member state that shares a border with Russia, or (2) a European country that has not participated in or aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A project located in such a country shall be eligible for assistance if the project (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; and (3) does not use equipment or services from China or Russia or replaces such equipment or services. To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary. The State Department must also appoint, from among its existing personnel, an International Telecommunication Union Security Campaign Director. The director must, among other duties, lead efforts to promote candidates for elections at the International Telecommunication Union who will support and defend democratic values, internet freedom, and telecommunication security.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
May 19, 2021
Introduced in House
May 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 19, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)
May 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
Sep 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2876
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541)
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344.
Apr 27, 2022
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.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557)
Apr 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H4538-4540)
View Vote
Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 11, 2022
Star Print ordered on the bill.
  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 19, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.


  • September 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2876
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2022
    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541)


  • April 27, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344.


  • April 27, 2022
    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.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557)


  • April 27, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H4538-4540)
    View Vote


  • April 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 11, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the bill.
Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (35)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Europe Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-2876: Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlbaniaAlliancesAsiaAustriaBosnia and HerzegovinaBulgariaBusiness investment and capitalChinaCollective securityCongressional oversightCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEstoniaEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsGeorgiaGreeceHungaryInternational organizations and cooperationKosovoLatviaMoldovaMontenegroMultilateral development programsNorth MacedoniaPolandRomaniaRussiaSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSubversive activitiesTelephone and wireless communicationUkraineU.S. and foreign investments