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HR 1709 119th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Computer security and identity theft Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Homeland security Telephone and wireless communication

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Introduced: February 27, 2025 Introduced by: Landsman, Greg Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210)
Jul 14, 2025
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.
Jul 14, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
Jul 14, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
Jul 14, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 30, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Jun 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Mar 4, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 4, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 14, 2025 House · vote #191 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 360–10 See who voted →
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 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 must include, among other items, (1) an assessment of the degree to which mobile service providers 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.

What's happening now July 15, 2025

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

 Hearings & markups 1
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 18

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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Nunn, Zachary
Iowa · May 6, 2025
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Mar 11, 2025
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Mar 10, 2025
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Cammack, Kat
Florida · Feb 27, 2025
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1709/
MLA
"H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1709/.
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H.R. 1709, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1709/.
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[H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1709/)
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