Restrict the use of telecommunications equipment from companies that pose a national security risk to the United States.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Securing Global Telecommunications Act?
The bill H.R. 4506 has been in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs since July 16, 2025. The committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and do not advance. This proposal has seen no action for 11 months as of June 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Securing Global Telecommunications Act (H.R. 4506 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4741 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4741 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
William Keating (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.