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118th Congress > House > Vote 188

Date: April 19, 2023

Result: 410-8 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 189

Sponsor: WILD, Susan (D-PA)

Bill number: HR1149

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

Bill summary:

Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

This bill requires the Department of State to address the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment (and services).

For the purposes of this bill, untrusted telecommunications equipment are those deemed by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.

The State Department must provide support, such as diplomatic and political support, for certain (...show more) telecommunications infrastructure projects that have the potential to promote U.S. national security interests.

The State Department must report to Congress on (1) the prevalence of such telecommunications equipment in the networks of U.S. allies and partners, and (2) the use of such telecommunications equipment in U.S. embassies and by embassy staff and personnel.

Bill titles: To establish certain reporting and other requirements relating to telecommunications equipment and services produced or provided by certain entities, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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