Communications Security: New Advisory Council
Also known as: Communications Security Act
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a permanent group of experts to focus on making our phone and internet networks safer and more reliable.
- The council will include people from tech companies, colleges, and representatives from federal, state, local, and Tribal governments to ensure many different perspectives are included.
- To keep the networks safe, the law bans any company or group from joining if they are controlled by a foreign adversary or are considered a threat to national security.
- Every two years, this council must release a public report on the FCC website explaining how to improve the way our communications systems work together and how to prevent them from breaking down.
- This move aims to protect the digital systems Americans use every day for work, school, and emergencies from cyberattacks and major technical failures.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 33 (Roll no. 196). (text: 7/14/2025 CR 3218-3219)
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): 380 - 33 (Roll no. 196).
Considered as unfinished business.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Communications Security Act
Sponsor
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