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H.R. 4747 (115th)

Defending U.S. Government Communications Act

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Introduced

9 January 2018

Last action

9 January 2018 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Blum, Rod [R-IA-1], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

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Summary

Defending U.S. Government Communications Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from procuring or obtaining, renewing or extending a contract to obtain or procure, or entering into a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service with telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system that is from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, or an entity reasonably believed to be owned or controlled by China.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  2. 9 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 9 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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