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Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

USA119th CongressHR-1709| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of its enactment. The report will examine the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and their vulnerability to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. It specifically focuses on mobile service networks, excluding 5G protocols and networks, and limits its assessment of vulnerabilities to those exploited in non-laboratory settings or feasibly exploitable in real-world conditions. The report must assess the degree to which mobile service providers have addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified by various experts and federal agencies. It will also discuss how customers consider cybersecurity in purchasing decisions and the commercial availability of tools for evaluating cybersecurity risks. Additionally, the report will detail the implementation of cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks by providers. Key technical aspects to be covered include an estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms used across mobile service, equipment, devices, operating systems, and applications. The Assistant Secretary must also discuss barriers preventing providers from adopting more effective encryption and prohibiting older, vulnerable techniques. A significant component involves estimating the prevalence, costs, and usage by adversaries in the United States of cell site simulators and other mobile service surveillance technologies. In preparing this report, the Assistant Secretary is required to consult with a wide range of stakeholders. These include the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Communications Commission, the intelligence community, academic researchers, industry experts, and mobile service providers. The final report will be produced in an unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex, with potentially exploitable unclassified information redacted from the public version while still being provided to the relevant committees.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2685
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1123
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7204
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 4, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 4, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Jun 30, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
Jul 14, 2025
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.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211: 7)
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231: 4)
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210: 7)
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Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2685
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1123
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7204
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 4, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 4, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 30, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.


  • June 30, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.


  • July 14, 2025
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 14, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.


  • July 14, 2025
    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.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211: 7)


  • July 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231: 4)


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210: 7)
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  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer affairsHomeland securityTelephone and wireless communication

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

USA119th CongressHR-1709| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
This bill mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of its enactment. The report will examine the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and their vulnerability to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. It specifically focuses on mobile service networks, excluding 5G protocols and networks, and limits its assessment of vulnerabilities to those exploited in non-laboratory settings or feasibly exploitable in real-world conditions. The report must assess the degree to which mobile service providers have addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified by various experts and federal agencies. It will also discuss how customers consider cybersecurity in purchasing decisions and the commercial availability of tools for evaluating cybersecurity risks. Additionally, the report will detail the implementation of cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks by providers. Key technical aspects to be covered include an estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms used across mobile service, equipment, devices, operating systems, and applications. The Assistant Secretary must also discuss barriers preventing providers from adopting more effective encryption and prohibiting older, vulnerable techniques. A significant component involves estimating the prevalence, costs, and usage by adversaries in the United States of cell site simulators and other mobile service surveillance technologies. In preparing this report, the Assistant Secretary is required to consult with a wide range of stakeholders. These include the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Communications Commission, the intelligence community, academic researchers, industry experts, and mobile service providers. The final report will be produced in an unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex, with potentially exploitable unclassified information redacted from the public version while still being provided to the relevant committees.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2685
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1123
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7204
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 4, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 4, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Jun 30, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
Jul 14, 2025
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.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211: 7)
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231: 4)
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210: 7)
View Vote
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2685
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1123
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7204
    Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 4, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 4, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 30, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.


  • June 30, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.


  • July 14, 2025
    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • July 14, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.


  • July 14, 2025
    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.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211: 7)


  • July 14, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 14, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231: 4)


  • July 14, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210: 7)
    View Vote


  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, 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