Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 by Rep. Greg Landsman
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- Jul 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jul 14, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 14, 2025On 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, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
- Jul 14, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
- Jul 14, 2025At 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, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
- Jul 14, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
- Jul 14, 2025Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 30, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
- Jun 30, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
- Mar 4, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Mar 4, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 27, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Feb 27, 2025Introduced in House