HR 3919
117th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
China
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Foreign and international corporations
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Telephone and wireless communication
Secure Equipment Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 11, 2021
Signed by President.
Nov 11, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-55.
Nov 3, 2021
Presented to President.
Oct 28, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 28, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H7450)
Oct 28, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR H7450)
Oct 21, 2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct 20, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701-5702)
Oct 20, 2021
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 20, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 20, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5654-5655)
Oct 20, 2021
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): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323).(text: CR 10/19/2021 H5654-5655)
Oct 19, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Oct 19, 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.
Oct 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919.
Oct 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656)
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 19, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-148.
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.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | House · vote #323 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 420–4 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Secure Equipment Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.)
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-55.
Committees of jurisdiction
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