H.R. 1766 Passed the House Science, Technology, Communications

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] Introduced March 3, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action July 15, 2025

Summary

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
This bill establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to analyze and develop policies related to internet and communications technologies.
Specific activities of the office include, for example, developing policies that promote (1) innovation, competition, and other elements of the communications, media, and technology markets; (2) security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents while fostering innovation; and (3) commercialization of communications technologies.
The existing Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development within NTIA must be redesignated as Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and must serve as head of the office. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 15, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Jul 14, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 14, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3214)
  4. Jul 14, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Jul 14, 2025 DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1766.
  6. Jul 14, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1766.
  7. Jul 14, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3214-3215)
  8. Jul 14, 2025 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Jun 30, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
  10. Jun 30, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-175.
  11. Mar 4, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  12. Mar 4, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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