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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 4510: NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Passed HouseMay 15, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 10, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)May 15, 2024, 374–36
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Oct 25, 2023

This bill reauthorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) through FY2025 and modifies its structure and functions.

Specifically, the bill promotes the head of the NTIA to an Under Secretary of the Department of Commerce. It also provides statutory authority for two NTIA offices focused on public safety communications and international telecommunications policy, respectively.

Further, the bill provides statutory authority for the NTIA Office of Spectrum Management and otherwise revises the management of spectrum resources (electromagnetic frequencies used to transmit signals and data, including wireless internet). For example, the bill (1) sets out procedures for disclosing federal concerns and related information regarding spectrum actions, and (2) requires the NTIA to develop technologies and carry out other activities to enhance efficiency in the use of spectrum resources and facilitate sharing of the resources.

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In addition, the bill expands the role of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity. This includes requiring the NTIA to

  • carry out a cybersecurity literacy campaign,
  • report on the information and communications technology supply chain and the cybersecurity of mobile networks, and
  • provide technical assistance and outreach to small communications providers concerning Open RAN networks and other open network architectures.

The NTIA also must (1) develop and implement a strategy to close the digital divide, and (2) establish an interagency process (that replaces the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Services Sector, formerly known as Team Telecom) to consider the law enforcement and national security implications of foreign ownership interests when licensing or authorizing telecommunications systems and infrastructure.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 15, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 374–36

Yea 374two-thirds 274Nay 36

  • Democrats198 yea, 4 nay
  • Republicans175 yea, 32 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), W. Steube (R-FL), David Schweikert (R-AZ), Victoria Spartz (R-IN), Chip Roy (R-TX), Matthew Rosendale (R-MT), Scott Perry (R-PA), Bill Posey (R-FL), Andrew Ogles (R-TN) and Ralph Norman (R-SC) voted Nay; and 26 more

See how all 410 members voted

Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 374

Republicans (175)

Democrats (198)

Independents (1)

Nay 36

Democrats (4) broke with their party

Not voting 20

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House May 15, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • May 15, 2024HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 374–36
    Roll call 205 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1984011
    Republicans1753209
    Independents1000
    Total37436020

    House roll call 205: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    36 crossed party lines: 4 Democrats, 32 Republicans

    How each member voted (430)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

276 points earned
  1. 1Robert Latta R-OH SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed House4 events+56
  2. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Lauren Boebert R-CO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Tim Burchett R-TN1 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. May 15, 2024Passed the House, 374–36.
  2. Jul 10, 2023Introduced in the House by Robert Latta.
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  1. May 16, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. May 15, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3253-3254)
  3. May 15, 2024Passed/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): 374 - 36 (Roll no. 205). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3014-3025)
  4. May 15, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 36 (Roll no. 205). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3014-3025)
  5. May 15, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. May 14, 2024Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. May 14, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3014-3027)
  8. May 14, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4510.
  9. May 14, 2024At 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.
  10. Oct 25, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-249.
  11. Oct 25, 2023Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
  12. Jul 27, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  13. Jul 27, 2023Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
  14. Jul 12, 2023Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  15. Jul 12, 2023Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  16. Jul 10, 2023Introduced in House
  17. Jul 10, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  18. Jul 10, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.