Communications: List of Foreign-Owned Companies
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This bill passed the House with nearly unanimous support. Both parties are currently focused on limiting the influence of foreign adversaries in American technology.
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Some smaller telecom license holders or cable landing station operators with reportable foreign ownership stakes would be publicly listed alongside larger foreign-owned carriers, creating potential reputational or business risk. However, most entities holding FCC section 309(j) licenses and cable landing licenses tend to be larger carriers, so the number of small businesses affected is likely limited.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 906.
Legislation introduced in the Senate mandates the FCC to publish a list of companies that hold permits or licenses and are owned in whole or in part by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or Venezuela to ensure U.S. telecommunications infrastructure remains secure.
The Senate Commerce Committee approved the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, which directs the FCC to assess foreign ownership of licenses and authorizations to ensure public awareness of supply chain risks.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
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