NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Bill: 118-hr-4510
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Competition and antitrust
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Department of Commerce
Digital media
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Judicial review and appeals
Technology transfer and commercialization
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: 

National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) through FY2025 and modifies its structure and functions.
 
Specifically, the bill promotes the head of the NTIA to an Under Secretary of the Department of Commerce. It also provides statutory authority for two NTIA offices focused on public safety communications and international telecommunications policy, respectively.
 
Further, the bill provides statutory authority for the NTIA Office of Spectrum Management and otherwise revises the management of spectrum resources (electromagnetic frequencies used to transmit signals and data, including wireless internet). For example, the bill (1) sets out procedures for disclosing federal concerns and related information regarding spectrum actions, and (2) requires the NTIA to develop technologies and carry out other activities to enhance efficiency in the use of spectrum resources and facilitate sharing of the resources.
 
In addition, the bill expands the role of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity. This includes requiring the NTIA to
 
 
carry out a cybersecurity literacy campaign,
 
report on the information and communications technology supply chain and the cybersecurity of mobile networks, and
 
provide technical assistance and outreach to small communications providers concerning Open RAN networks and other open network architectures.
 
 
The NTIA also must (1) develop and implement a strategy to close the digital divide, and (2) establish an interagency process to consider the law enforcement and national security implications of foreign ownership interests when licensing or authorizing telecommunications systems and infrastructure.

action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 

National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2023 or the NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) through FY2025 and modifies its structure and functions.
 
Specifically, the bill promotes the head of the NTIA to an Under Secretary of the Department of Commerce. It also provides statutory authority for two NTIA offices focused on public safety communications and international telecommunications policy, respectively.
 
Further, the bill provides statutory authority for the NTIA Office of Spectrum Management and otherwise revises the management of spectrum resources (electromagnetic frequencies used to transmit signals and data, including wireless internet). For example, the bill (1) sets out procedures for disclosing federal concerns and related information regarding spectrum actions, and (2) requires the NTIA to develop technologies and carry out other activities to enhance efficiency in the use of spectrum resources and facilitate sharing of the resources.
 
In addition, the bill expands the role of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity. This includes requiring the NTIA to
 
 
carry out a cybersecurity literacy campaign,
 
report on the information and communications technology supply chain and the cybersecurity of mobile networks, and
 
provide technical assistance and outreach to small communications providers concerning Open RAN networks and other open network architectures.
 
 
The NTIA also must (1) develop and implement a strategy to close the digital divide, and (2) establish an interagency process (that replaces the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Services Sector, formerly known as Team Telecom) to consider the law enforcement and national security implications of foreign ownership interests when licensing or authorizing telecommunications systems and infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 36 (Roll no. 205). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3014-3025)
action_date: 2024-05-15
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): 374 - 36 (Roll no. 205). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3014-3025)
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3253-3254)
action_date: 2024-05-14
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: 2024-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4510.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3014-3027)
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-249.
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-249.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: Introduced in House