SECURE American Telecommunications Act
SECURE American Telecommunications Act
Plain Language Summary
# SECURE American Telecommunications Act (HR 3479) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to strengthen security standards for telecommunications infrastructure in the United States. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on protecting American communication networks from foreign threats and vulnerabilities, particularly regarding equipment and services from countries deemed security risks. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would impact telecommunications companies, internet service providers, equipment manufacturers, and potentially consumers who rely on these services. It may also affect U.S. trade relationships with certain countries. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't advanced to a full House vote yet.
The bill was sponsored by Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN). Without access to the full text or committee details, specific provisions cannot be detailed here. For comprehensive information about what this bill specifically proposes, interested parties should review the full legislative text on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, 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.