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119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Passed HouseJul 14, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 27, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Jul 14, 2025, 360–10
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 27, 2025

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jul 14, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Passed 360–10

Yea 360two-thirds 247Nay 10

  • Democrats177 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans182 yea, 10 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), Scott Perry (R-PA), Rich McCormick (R-GA), Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ), Andy Harris (R-MD), Randall Fine (R-FL), Charles (Chuck) Edwards (R-NC), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Mike Collins (R-GA) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted Nay

See how all 370 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 360

Republicans (182)

Democrats (177)

Independents (1)

Nay 10

Republicans (10) broke with their party

Not voting 61

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jul 14, 2025. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Jul 14, 2025HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 360–10
    Roll call 191 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1770035
    Republicans18210026
    Independents1000
    Total36010061

    House roll call 191: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed.

    10 crossed party lines: 10 Republicans

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

144 points earned
  1. 1Greg Landsman D-OH SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Mike Collins R-GA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Eli Crane R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Charles (Chuck) Edwards R-NC1 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. Jul 14, 2025Passed the House, 360–10.
  2. Feb 27, 2025Introduced in the House by Greg Landsman.
Show the full action history (15 actions)
  1. Jul 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Jul 14, 2025Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  3. Jul 14, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
  4. Jul 14, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
  5. Jul 14, 2025At 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. Jul 14, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
  7. Jul 14, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191).
  8. Jul 14, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210)
  9. Jul 14, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Jun 30, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
  11. Jun 30, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
  12. Mar 4, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Mar 4, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  14. Feb 27, 2025Introduced in House
  15. Feb 27, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.