H.R. 4506 Introduced International Affairs

Securing Global Telecommunications Act

To require the development of a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] Introduced July 17, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action July 17, 2025

Summary

Securing Global Telecommunications Act
This bill requires the Department of State to develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States.
The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  2. Jul 17, 2025 Introduced in House

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