118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1370: Communications Security Act
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill provides statutory authority and sets forth membership requirements for a council that provides advice and recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks.
The bill specifies that the council must include representatives of companies in the communications industry; public interest organizations or academic institutions; and federal, state, tribal, and local governments (with at least one member representing each level of government).
The FCC may designate an existing advisory committee to serve as the council, provided that the committee's membership is modified (if necessary) to comply with the requirements specified in the bill.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Tim Walberg R-MIOriginal
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Elissa Slotkin SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Elissa Slotkin.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.