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H.R. 2685 117th Congress House

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Official title: To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 16, 2021 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer affairsHomeland securityTelephone and wireless communication
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 2, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 1, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)
Dec 1, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)
Nov 30, 2021
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.
Nov 30, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.
Nov 30, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)
Nov 30, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 30, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
Nov 30, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2021
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 1, 2021 House · vote #389 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 404–19 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 2, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Jul 16, 2021
McNerney, Jerry
· Jun 29, 2021
Kinzinger, Adam
· Apr 20, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2685: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2685/
MLA
"H.R. 2685: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2685/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2685, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2685/.
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[H.R. 2685: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2685/)
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