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119th Congress

H.R. 1709

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Greg Landsman(D-OH)
Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Official text
Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (4)

Original cosponsors (1)

Added later (3)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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 must include, among other items, (1) an assessment of the degree to which mobile service providers 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.

Roll-call votes

DateVoteResultYour members
Jul 14, 2025
House #191		On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks ActPassedSet your home to see

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