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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1717

Communications Security: New Advisory Council

Communications Security Act

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House
Senate
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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

5 milestones15 actions
Jul 16, 2025Senate

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

Jul 15, 2025House

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

Jul 15, 2025House

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)

Jul 15, 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): 380 - 33 (Roll no. 196).

Jul 15, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralJul 15, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

380
33
Democrat
205 – 1 · 6
Republican
175 – 32 · 13
View full roll call

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Communications Security Act

Bill NumberHR 1717
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

(1)
R: 1

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