Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Bill: 117-hr-8503
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2022-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Multilateral development programs
Russia
Spacecraft and satellites
Technology assessment
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

 
This bill establishes the International Digital Economic and Telecommunication Advisory Committee within the Department of State and addresses other issues relating to global telecommunications infrastructure.
 
The committee shall advise the State Department on U.S. strategies and issues relevant to the digital economy, digital connectivity, the economic aspects of emerging digital technologies, telecommunications, and communications and information policy.
 
The bill also requires the State Department to develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure worldwide. 
 
The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure. 

action_date: 2022-09-20
text: 

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

 
This bill requires the Department of State develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States. 
 
 
 
The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1361, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1433, as amended; H.R. 4009, as amended; H.R. 4358, as amended; H.R. 6265; H.R. 6846, as amended; H.R. 7240, as amended; H.R. 7338, as amended; H.R. 8453, as amended; H.R. 8503, as amended; and H.R. 8520, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 558, as amended. (consideration: CR H7984-7992; text: CR H7989-7990)
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1361, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1433, as amended; H.R. 4009, as amended; H.R. 4358, as amended; H.R. 6265; H.R. 6846, as amended; H.R. 7240, as amended; H.R. 7338, as amended; H.R. 8453, as amended; H.R. 8503, as amended; and H.R. 8520, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 558, as amended.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1361, proceedings on H.R. 8503 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8503.
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7900-7902)
action_date: 2022-09-19
text: Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Introduced in House