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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4506

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Global Telecommunications: Promoting Secure Networks

9 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is actively moving forward as it was recently introduced and sent to the committee for study. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

Passage Likelihood

65%Likely

This bill has bipartisan support and addresses a major national security concern that both parties agree on. It focuses on planning and reporting, which usually makes it easier to pass.

  • ·Bipartisan cosponsors
  • ·National security priority
  • ·Focuses on strategy and reports
  • ·Referred to Foreign Affairs committee

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill requires the State Department to create a plan to help other countries build secure phone and internet networks. It aims to stop the spread of technology from companies linked to the Chinese government, like Huawei, because of concerns they could be used for spying or shutting down internet access.
  • The U.S. would use its financial power to help other nations pay for safer equipment. This makes it easier for developing countries to choose trusted companies instead of cheaper, riskier options for their mobile networks and data storage centers.
  • The policy also focuses on staying ahead in new technology like 6G and satellite internet. By teaming up with friendly countries, the U.S. wants to ensure that the future of global communication is built by companies that follow fair rules and protect user privacy.
  • Government officials must also investigate how China and Russia are trying to influence the international groups that set internet rules. The goal is to prevent authoritarian governments from controlling how the global internet is managed.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jul 17, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jul 17, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Bill NumberHR 4506
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
R: 2

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