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Federal · H.R. 1123 · 118th Congress

Passed · U.S. House vote · Mar 7, 2023

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.

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What it does

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.

Where it stands

Passed the House on Mar 7, 2023. Waiting on the Senate.

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Latest final vote: Passed · U.S. House · Mar 7, 2023

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U.S. House · Mar 7, 2023 · Final passage

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

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By party

PartyYesNoPresentNot voting
Republican1631606
Democratic169008
Democrat6000
Independent1000
By state (48)
StateYesNoPresentNot voting
AL6000
AR4000
AZ4300
CA50001
CO4100
CT5000
DE1000
FL22002
GA9200
HI2000
IA4000
ID2000
IL16100
IN6001
KS3000
KY5100
LA4100
MA8001
MD4100
ME2000
MI12000
MN7000
MO4101
MS4000
MT1000
NC9000
NE3000
NH1000
NJ9000
NM3000
NV4000
NY19001
OH12001
OK4100
OR4000
PA13101
RI1000
SC5001
SD1000
TN6200
TX29103
UT3000
VA7000
VT1000
WA7001
WI7000
WV1000
WY1000

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HistoryMar 7, 2023
  1. Mar 7, 2023U.S. House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed ↗

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Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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