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H.R. 3344 (117th)

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

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Introduced

19 May 2021

Last action

11 May 2022 · Floor

Status

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Sponsors

Marcy Kaptur, Adam Kinzinger, Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Gerald Connolly, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Tom Malinowski, STEVE CHABOT, C. Ruppersberger, August Pfluger, Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Michael Turner, Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Tom Cole, Ed Case, Peter Meijer, Joseph Morelle, Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], David Trone, Elise Stefanik, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Seth Moulton, Mike Gallagher, Ann Kirkpatrick, Rick Larsen, Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Kaiali'i Kahele, Mikie Sherrill, Trent Kelly, Jay Obernolte, Bradley Schneider, Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Christopher Smith

Subjects

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Source updated

28 May 2025

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Summary

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help Central and Eastern European countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks. A project located in a Central or Eastern European country shall be eligible for assistance if it (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; (3) does not use equipment or services from China or replaces such equipment or services; and (4) enhances telecommunications market integration across the Central or Eastern European region that is secure against malign actors. To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.

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Timeline

  1. 19 May 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 May 2021

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 May 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 May 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 May 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 April 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 April 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 April 2022

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H4538-4540)

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 April 2022

    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): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133).

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 April 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541)

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 April 2022

    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

  12. 27 April 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344.

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 April 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 11 May 2022

    Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

    Source: Floor

Votes

27 April 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 366 · No 60 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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