AI Summary

The "Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act" aims to address national security concerns related to the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment and services from foreign adversaries. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase or support any telecommunications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. It also establishes a program to assist U.S. allies in replacing untrusted equipment with secure alternatives. This legislation seeks to safeguard critical infrastructure, protect sensitive information, and strengthen international partnerships in the telecommunications sector.

Bill Activity

2023-02-21: Introduced in House
2023-02-21: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-02-28: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-02-28: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2023-04-17: Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-04-17: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1733-1735)
2023-04-17: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1149.
2023-04-17: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2023-04-19: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1873-1874)
2023-04-19: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 8 (Roll no. 189). (text: 4/17/2023 CR H1733)
2023-04-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-04-20: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.