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Introduced
05/21/2019
05/21/2019
In Committee
11/20/2019
11/20/2019
Crossed Over
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop (1) a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure, and (2) an implementation plan for the strategy. Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, the privacy of U.S. consumers, and the impartiality of standards-setting bodies.
AI Summary
This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a "National Strategy to Secure 5G and Next Generation Wireless Communications" (the Strategy) and an implementation plan. The Strategy aims to (1) ensure the security of 5G and future wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the U.S., (2) assist U.S. allies and strategic partners in securing their 5G and future systems, and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, consumer privacy, and the impartiality of standards-setting bodies. The implementation plan identifies security threats, evaluates domestic and allied suppliers, assesses security gaps, and outlines plans for diplomatic engagement, joint testing, and research and development to maintain U.S. leadership in 5G and future wireless communications security.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (28)
Abigail Spanberger (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Mark Amodei (R),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Susan Brooks (R),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Ed Case (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Anthony Gonzalez (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Will Hurd (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Michael McCaul (R),
Paul Mitchell (I),
Seth Moulton (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Francis Rooney (R),
Max Rose (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403. (on 01/09/2020)
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