H.R. 2685 · 117th Congress

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Introduced on Apr 20, 2021 by Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA-18). 3 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Latest action (Dec 2, 2021): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 20, 2021
Cosponsors
3
1 from the other party
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Homeland security
  • Telephone and wireless communication

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Dec 1, 2021). Public domain.

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

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 shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service 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 used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Anna G. EshooD-CA-18Sponsor

Democrats · 2

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Dec 1, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 404–19

History

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  1. Apr 20, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Apr 20, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Apr 20, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  4. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  5. Jul 15, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  6. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
  7. Jul 21, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Jul 21, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  9. Nov 30, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.
  10. Nov 30, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-186.
  11. Nov 30, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
  12. Nov 30, 2021 · HouseMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. Nov 30, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6687-6689)
  14. Nov 30, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2685.
  15. Nov 30, 2021 · HouseAt 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.
  16. Dec 1, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6833-6834)
  17. Dec 1, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389).(text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)House · Roll call 389
  18. Dec 1, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 19 (Roll no. 389). (text: 11/30/2021 CR H6687-6688)House · Roll call 389
  19. Dec 1, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Dec 2, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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