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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1123: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Passed HouseMar 7, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 21, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Mar 7, 2023, 393–22
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Mar 7, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Mar 7, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 393–22

Yea 393two-thirds 277Nay 22

  • Democrats202 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans190 yea, 22 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Mary Miller (R-IL), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Andy Harris (R-MD), Marjorie Greene (R-GA), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Mike Collins (R-GA), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Tim Burchett (R-TN) and Rich McCormick (R-GA) voted Nay; and 12 more

See how all 415 members voted

Showing 434 of 434 members

Yea 393

Republicans (190)

Democrats (202)

Independents (1)

Nay 22

Not voting 19

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Mar 7, 2023. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Mar 7, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 393–22
    Roll call 133 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats2020011
    Republicans1902208
    Independents1000
    Total39322019

    House roll call 133: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    22 crossed party lines: 22 Republicans

    How each member voted (434)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

172 points earned
  1. 1Anna Eshoo D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, passed House3 events+36
  2. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Dan Bishop R-NC1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Lauren Boebert R-CO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Mar 7, 2023Passed the House, 393–22.
  2. Feb 21, 2023Introduced in the House by Anna Eshoo.
Show the full action history (12 actions)
  1. Mar 8, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Mar 7, 2023Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  3. Mar 7, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1128-1130)
  4. Mar 7, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1123.
  5. Mar 7, 2023At 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.
  6. Mar 7, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1132)
  7. Mar 7, 2023Passed/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): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H1128-1129)
  8. Mar 7, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H1128-1129)
  9. Mar 7, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Mar 3, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  11. Feb 21, 2023Introduced in House
  12. Feb 21, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.