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S 244 119th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Internet, web applications, social media

ROUTERS Act

Introduced: January 24, 2025 Introduced by: Blackburn, Marsha Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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Jun 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
Jun 2, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-25.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jan 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 7, 1995 Senate · vote #100 On Passage of the Bill S. 244 Passed 99–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce, in consultation with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to conduct a study on the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. 

 

What's happening now June 2, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 866 Related bill ROUTERS Act
  • HR 1768 Related bill Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 34

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Jul 31, 2025
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Feb 26, 2025
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jan 24, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 244: ROUTERS Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-244/
MLA
"S. 244: ROUTERS Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-244/.
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S. 244, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-244/.
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[S. 244: ROUTERS Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-244/)
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