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NETWORKS Act

USA119th CongressHR-1795| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign telecommunications companies deemed to be acting against U.S. national security interests. Specifically, it targets entities that produce fifth or future generation telecommunications technology and conduct business relating to such technology in a manner contrary to the United States' national security. The President would exercise powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement these sanctions. Sanctions would involve blocking and prohibiting all significant transactions in property and interests of these foreign persons if they are within U.S. jurisdiction. The bill includes exceptions for authorized intelligence activities and the provision of humanitarian assistance, such as the sale of agricultural commodities or medical devices. Additionally, the President may waive sanctions for renewable 90-day periods if deemed vital to U.S. national security, requiring a report to Congress. Violations of these sanctions would be subject to penalties outlined in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9490
NETWORKS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6235
NETWORKS Act
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9490
    NETWORKS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6235
    NETWORKS Act


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

NETWORKS Act

USA119th CongressHR-1795| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign telecommunications companies deemed to be acting against U.S. national security interests. Specifically, it targets entities that produce fifth or future generation telecommunications technology and conduct business relating to such technology in a manner contrary to the United States' national security. The President would exercise powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement these sanctions. Sanctions would involve blocking and prohibiting all significant transactions in property and interests of these foreign persons if they are within U.S. jurisdiction. The bill includes exceptions for authorized intelligence activities and the provision of humanitarian assistance, such as the sale of agricultural commodities or medical devices. Additionally, the President may waive sanctions for renewable 90-day periods if deemed vital to U.S. national security, requiring a report to Congress. Violations of these sanctions would be subject to penalties outlined in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9490
NETWORKS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6235
NETWORKS Act
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9490
    NETWORKS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6235
    NETWORKS Act


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted