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H.R. 2685 (117th)

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

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Introduced

20 April 2021

Last action

2 December 2021 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Subjects

Digitalisation

Source updated

28 May 2025

Digitalisation

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Summary

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

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Timeline

  1. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 April 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 July 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 July 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 July 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 November 2021

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  10. 30 November 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.

    Source: Floor

  11. 30 November 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)

    Source: Floor

  12. 30 November 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 30 November 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 30 November 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.

    Source: Committee

  15. 30 November 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.

    Source: Committee

  16. 1 December 2021

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 December 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 December 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389).(text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)

    Source: Floor

  20. 2 December 2021

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

1 December 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 404 · No 19 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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