US HR7257

Bill

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense.

Introduced
06/18/2020

In Committee
06/18/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense. 1

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense's (DoD) telecommunications infrastructure, specifically related to 5G technology. The key provisions of the bill include: developing a capability to communicate about threats by foreign actors; conducting independent security analysis of DoD systems; verifying the integrity of personnel involved in 5G technology used by the DoD; verifying physical security measures for 5G technology; assessing 5G core service providers through the DoD's authorization process; and developing a capability for continuous monitoring of 5G data on DoD frequencies. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an implementation plan and a subsequent report with an assessment of the program's findings and recommendations to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Rick Larsen (D)*, Mike Gallagher (R),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/18/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7257/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7257/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7257/BILLS-116hr7257ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7257/BILLS-116hr7257ih.pdf.pdf

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