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Science, Technology, Communications
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 Became Public Law No: 116-124. Science, Technology, Communications
HR 4998 - 116Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-124.
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Summary
49 Public Law Apr 7, 2020
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security risk to U.S. communications networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must publish and maintain a list of such equipment or services. Each communications provider must submit an annual report to the FCC regarding whether it has purchased, rented, leased, or otherwise obtained any prohibited equipment and, if so, provide a detailed justification for such action. The bill also establishes the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to supply small communications providers (i.e., providers with 2 million or fewer customers) with funds to offset the cost of removing prohibited equipment or services from their networks and replacing it with more secure communications equipment or services. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted communications providers and suppliers.
55 Passed Senate Apr 7, 2020
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security risk to U.S. communications networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must publish and maintain a list of such equipment or services. Each communications provider must submit an annual report to the FCC regarding whether it has purchased, rented, leased, or otherwise obtained any prohibited equipment and, if so, provide a detailed justification for such action. The bill also establishes the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to supply small communications providers (i.e., providers with 2 million or fewer customers) with funds to offset the cost of removing prohibited equipment or services from their networks and replacing it with more secure communications equipment or services. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted communications providers and suppliers.
53 Passed House Apr 7, 2020
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security risk to U.S. communications networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must publish and maintain a list of such equipment or services. Each communications provider must submit an annual report to the FCC regarding whether it has purchased, rented, leased, or otherwise obtained any prohibited equipment and, if so, provide a detailed justification for such action. The bill also establishes the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to supply small communications providers (i.e., providers with 2 million or fewer customers) with funds to offset the cost of removing prohibited equipment or services from their networks and replacing it with more secure communications equipment or services. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted communications providers and suppliers.
00 Introduced in House Mar 17, 2020
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security risk to U.S. communications networks (e.g., Huawei Technologies Co. Limited, Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, or any subsidiary or affiliate of either entity). The Federal Communications Commission must publish and maintain a list of such equipment or services. In addition, the bill establishes the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to supply small communications providers (i.e., providers with 2 million or fewer customers) with funds to offset the cost of removing prohibited equipment or services from their networks and replacing it with more secure communications equipment or services.
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Mar 12, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 12, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 12, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-124.
Mar 12, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-124.
Mar 3, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 3, 2020
Presented to President.
Feb 27, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Feb 27, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236)
Feb 27, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 16, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 16, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-352.
Dec 16, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-352.
Dec 16, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 281.
Dec 16, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10282-10286)
Dec 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4998.
Dec 16, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10282-10285)
Dec 16, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10282-10285)
Dec 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2019
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 14, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 14, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Nov 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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