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ROUTERS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Passed House
Summary
Creates a federal study of the national security and cybersecurity risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and combo modem-router devices tied to companies from certain foreign countries. The bill would direct the Commerce Department to examine vulnerabilities in those devices and deliver findings to Congress within one year of enactment.
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- Consumers: The study would focus on consumer routers, modems, and combined devices that are designed, manufactured, or supplied by entities owned by, controlled by, or subject to influence of "covered countries" as defined in 10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(2).
- Department of Commerce: The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, would lead the study and consult appropriate Commerce bureaus and offices.
- Congress: The department would be required to submit a report on the study's results to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee not later than 1 year after enactment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
OH • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
IL • D
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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