H.R. 3344Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

1 recorded action234 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur [D-OH-09]
Cosponsors: 35 · 19 Democrats · 16 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: May 11, 2022 · Star Print ordered on the bill.

IntroducedMay 19, 2021
Passed the HouseApr 27, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.

Assistance provided under this bill shall be available to projects in a country that falls below certain gross domestic product per capita thresholds and is (1) a NATO member state that shares a border with Russia, or (2) a European country that has not participated in or aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A project located in such a country shall be eligible for assistance if the project (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; and (3) does not use equipment or services from China or Russia or replaces such equipment or services.

To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.

The State Department must also appoint, from among its existing personnel, an International Telecommunication Union Security Campaign Director. The director must, among other duties, lead efforts to promote candidates for elections at the International Telecommunication Union who will support and defend democratic values, internet freedom, and telecommunication security.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 3344 as passed House on Apr 27, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 133

House Apr 27, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

366 Yea 60 Nay 3 not voting

Crossed both parties 60 of 426 voting members broke with their own party: 5 Democrats, 55 Republicans.

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All members429 members

Democratic220 members

Republican209 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors35 · 19 Democrats · 16 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 3344 and vote against it. 23 signed when it was filed.

RAdam Kinzinger [R-IL-16]Original

RMichael T. McCaul [R-TX-10]Original

DGerald Connolly [D-VA-11]Original

RBrian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-01]Original2026 profile

DJim Costa [D-CA-16]Original2026 profile

RJoe Wilson [R-SC-02]Original2026 profile

DTom Malinowski [D-NJ-07]Original

RSTEVE CHABOT [R-OH-01]Original

DC. A. Ruppersberger [D-MD-02]Original

RAugust Pfluger [R-TX-11]Original2026 profile

DMike Quigley [D-IL-05]Original2026 profile

RMichael R. Turner [R-OH-10]Original2026 profile

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H.R. 3344Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 133

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors35 · 19 Democrats · 16 Republicans

H.R. 3344Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 133

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors35 · 19 Democrats · 16 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.R. 33442 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 33442 organizations