H.R. 1709Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

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Sponsor: Greg Landsman [D-OH-01]
Cosponsors: 4 · 4 Republicans
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Energy and Commerce Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Jul 15, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Passed the HouseJul 14, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries.

The report must include, among other items, (1) an assessment of the degree to which mobile service providers have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1709 as introduced in House on Feb 27, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 191

House Jul 14, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

360 Yea 10 Nay 61 not voting

Crossed both parties 10 of 370 voting members broke with their own party: 10 Republicans.

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All members431 members

Democratic212 members

Independent1 member

Republican218 members

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Cosponsors4 · 4 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1709 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RKat Cammack [R-FL-03]Original2026 profile

RBrian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-01]Joined Mar 10, 20252026 profile

RErin Houchin [R-IN-09]Joined Mar 11, 20252026 profile

RZachary Nunn [R-IA-03]Joined May 6, 20252026 profile

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H.R. 1709Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 191

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors4 · 4 Republicans

H.R. 1709Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 191

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors4 · 4 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.R. 17094 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 17094 organizations