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H.R. 1709 · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Passed a chamber Introduced May 6, 2025 Latest action Jul 15, 2025

What it does

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, Feb 27, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

DateQuestionParty split (yea)Result
Jul 14, 2025
House roll 190
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassUnderstanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
D 177–0 · R 183–10
Passed
360–10

Latest action

Jul 15, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.