Skip to content
Govbase
Govbase
Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1709

Cybersecurity Review for Mobile Phone Networks

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov
⏸

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House
Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • Congress is directing the Department of Commerce to investigate how safe our cell phone networks are from hackers and foreign spies. This study will look at common weaknesses in the systems that connect our phones to the internet and each other.
  • The report will check if phone companies are doing enough to protect their customers. It will also look at whether regular people and businesses actually think about security when they buy a new phone or choose a service provider.
  • Experts will look into how often hackers use special devices that trick phones into connecting to them to steal data or track locations. They want to know how much these tools cost and how often they are being used within the United States.
  • The government will talk to tech experts, phone makers, and intelligence agencies to find out why some companies still use old, weak security methods. They want to understand the barriers that stop providers from using better, more modern encryption.
  • This review will focus on current mobile networks but will not include the newest 5G technology. The final report is due one year after the bill becomes law and will help the government decide how to better protect Americans' digital privacy.

Milestones

5 milestones15 actions
Jul 15, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jul 14, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2025House

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)

Jul 14, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: 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).

Jul 14, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralJul 14, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

360
10
Democrat
177 – 0 · 35
Republican
183 – 10 · 26
View full roll call

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Bill NumberHR 1709
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
R: 4

Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.