Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Bill: 118-hr-1123
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2023-02-21 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Homeland security
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: 

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 shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service 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 used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

action_date: 2023-03-07
text: 

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 shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service 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 used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-08
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-03-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-03-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H1128-1129)
action_date: 2023-03-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H1128-1129)
action_date: 2023-03-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1132)
action_date: 2023-03-07
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: 2023-03-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1123.
action_date: 2023-03-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1128-1130)
action_date: 2023-03-07
text: Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-21
text: Introduced in House