H. Res. 575 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 8, 2020. 
Whereas 5G, the next generation (5th generation) in wireless 
technology, promises the next evolution of communica-
tions and information technology services, applications, 
and capabilities across every sector of business, govern-
ment, entertainment, and communications; 
Whereas the United States, Europe, China, and others are 
racing toward 5G adoption and upgrading existing net-
works, which will drive subsequent advances in artificial 
intelligence, machine learning, smart homes, smart cities, 
robotics, autonomous vehicles, and quantum computers; 
Whereas 5G will make possible the automatization of every-
day activities and the use of the full potential of the 
Internet of Things; 
Whereas these developments, while evolutionary, could include 
risks to important public interests, including privacy, 
data security, public safety, and national security; 
Whereas in a highly connected world, disruption of the integ-
rity, confidentiality, or availability of communications or 
even the disruption of the communications service itself 
can seriously hamper everyday life, societal functions, the 
economy, and national security;
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Whereas the security of 5G networks is crucial for national 
security, economic security, and other United States na-
tional interests and global stability; 
Whereas operators of communications infrastructure depend 
on a complex supply chain of technology from a global 
market of suppliers and service providers; 
Whereas government security officials and experts from 32 
countries came together in Prague in May of 2019 to 
work out guidelines for the deployment and security of 
5G networks; 
Whereas representatives agreed that ‘‘[m]ajor security risks 
emanate from the cross-border complexities of an increas-
ingly global supply chain which provides [information and 
communications technology] equipment. These risks 
should be considered as part of the risk assessment based 
on relevant information and should seek to prevent pro-
liferation of compromised devices and the use of mali-
cious code and functions.’’; and 
Whereas the Prague 5G Security Conference adopted security 
recommendations, which have come to be known as ‘‘The 
Prague Proposals’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
The House of Representatives— 
(1) urges all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G 
communications infrastructure to carefully consider ad-
herence to the recommendations of ‘‘The Prague Pro-
posals’’ (as described in section 2) as they procure prod-
ucts and services across their supply chain; and
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(2) encourages the President and Federal agencies 
to promote global trade and security policies that are 
consistent with ‘‘The Prague Proposals’’ and urge our 
allies to embrace the recommendations of ‘‘The Prague 
Proposals’’ for their 5G infrastructure. 
SEC. 2. PRAGUE PROPOSALS. 
The text of ‘‘The Prague Proposals’’ is as follows: 
‘‘(1) POLICY.— 
‘‘(A) Communication networks and services 
should be designed with resilience and security in 
mind. They should be built and maintained using 
international, open, consensus-based standards and 
risk-informed cybersecurity best practices. Clear 
globally interoperable cyber security guidance that 
would support cyber security products and services 
in increasing resilience of all stakeholders should be 
promoted. 
‘‘(B) Every country is free, in accordance with 
international law, to set its own national security 
and law enforcement requirements, which should re-
spect privacy and adhere to laws protecting infor-
mation from improper collection and misuse. 
‘‘(C) Laws and policies governing networks and 
connectivity services should be guided by the prin-
ciples of transparency and equitability, taking into