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This bill, the Securing Global Telecommunications Act, requires the U.S. Department of State to develop a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide. The strategy would include efforts to: (1) support the development of trusted Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technologies, (2) incentivize countries to choose trusted data center providers, (3) deepen cooperation with allies to promote U.S. and allied leadership in 6G networks, and (4) work with trusted private companies to provide internet connectivity during emergencies. The bill also requires a report on Russian and Chinese efforts to expand the International Telecommunication Union's authority over internet governance and to leverage their private sector actors to advance their national interests through the ITU. Additionally, the bill calls for a report on opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure globally.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8503/all-info