H.R. 1709House bill · 119th CongressIn the SenateScience, Technology, Communications

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Sponsored byGreg LandsmanD-OH-1Introduced Feb 27, 2025Full text on congress.gov ↗

Latest action (Jul 15, 2025) Received in the Senate and Read twice and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

What it does

Congressional Research Service, Feb 27, 2025

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.

Face Value

as passed the House
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What Congress did

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  • On decisive vote

    House · Jul 14, 2025

    A fast-track vote: no amendments, short debate, and two thirds needed to pass. Used for bills expected to be uncontroversial.

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