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Secure Equipment Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3919| House 
| Updated: 11/11/2021
Steve Scalise

Steve Scalise

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (22)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Billy Long (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Secure Equipment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.)

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 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.
Oct 19, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Oct 19, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-148.
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656)
Oct 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919.
Oct 19, 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.
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701-5702)
Oct 20, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5654-5655)
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Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 20, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct 28, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H7450)
Oct 28, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR H7450)
Oct 28, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 3, 2021
Presented to President.
Nov 11, 2021
Signed by President.
Nov 11, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-55.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1790
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 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.


  • October 19, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.


  • October 19, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-148.


  • October 19, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656)


  • October 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919.


  • October 19, 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.


  • October 20, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701-5702)


  • October 20, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5654-5655)
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  • October 20, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 20, 2021
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • October 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • October 28, 2021
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H7450)


  • October 28, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR H7450)


  • October 28, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 3, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • November 11, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • November 11, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-55.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1790
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Science, Technology, Communications

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  • S 117-1790: Secure Equipment Act of 2021
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Secure Equipment Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3919| House 
| Updated: 11/11/2021
Secure Equipment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.)

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 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.
Oct 19, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Oct 19, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-148.
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656)
Oct 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919.
Oct 19, 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.
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701-5702)
Oct 20, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5654-5655)
View Vote
Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 20, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct 28, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H7450)
Oct 28, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR H7450)
Oct 28, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 3, 2021
Presented to President.
Nov 11, 2021
Signed by President.
Nov 11, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-55.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1790
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 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.


  • October 19, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.


  • October 19, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-148.


  • October 19, 2021
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656)


  • October 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919.


  • October 19, 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.


  • October 20, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701-5702)


  • October 20, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5654-5655)
    View Vote


  • October 20, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 20, 2021
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • October 21, 2021
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • October 28, 2021
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H7450)


  • October 28, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR H7450)


  • October 28, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 3, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • November 11, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • November 11, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-55.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1790
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Steve Scalise

Steve Scalise

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (22)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Billy Long (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1790: Secure Equipment Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaChinaFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Foreign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationTelephone and wireless communication