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US HR8520

US HR8520
Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act


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Introduced
07/26/2022
In Committee
07/28/2022
Crossed Over
09/21/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To establish certain reporting and other requirements relat- ing to telecommunications equipment and services pro- duced or provided by certain entities, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act, establishes reporting and other requirements related to telecommunications equipment and services produced or provided by certain entities that are considered untrustworthy, such as Huawei Technologies Company and ZTE Corporation. The bill requires the Secretary of State to report on the presence of untrusted telecommunications equipment or services in the networks of U.S. allies and partners, and to provide diplomatic and political support for telecommunications infrastructure projects that promote U.S. national security. Additionally, the bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require public companies to disclose their use of or contracts for covered telecommunications equipment or services, which are defined as those produced by untrustworthy entities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 09/21/2022)

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