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S. 2876 117th Congress Senate

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

Official title: A bill to prioritize the efforts of, and to enhance coordination among, United States agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to prioritize the efforts of, and to enhance coordination among, United States agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve the security of their telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 28, 2021 Introduced by: Jeanne Shaheen Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help Central and Eastern European countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks.

A project located in a Central or Eastern European country shall be eligible for assistance if it (1) improves telecommunications networks with secure equipment or services, (2) removes telecommunications equipment or services from China, or (3) enhances telecommunications market integration across the Central or Eastern European region that is secure against malign actors.

To support eligible projects, the State Department must provide, as necessary, diplomatic and political support and must also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies must also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3344 Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · May 11, 2022
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Hagerty, Bill
Tennessee · Nov 3, 2021
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Oct 5, 2021
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Sep 30, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2876: Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2876/
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"S. 2876: Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2876/.
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S. 2876, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2876/.
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