Securing Global Telecommunications Act This bill requires the Department of State develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States. The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5086-5088)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4741.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5086-5087)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5086-5087)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Securing Global Telecommunications Act
USA118th CongressHR-4741| House
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Securing Global Telecommunications Act This bill requires the Department of State develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States. The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.
AsiaChinaComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEuropeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaMultilateral development programsRussiaSpacecraft and satellitesTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communication