# 119-s-5598: Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026

119-s-5598, Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN); status introduced (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5598
- Congress: 119
- Title: Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

**Identify and mitigate risky foreign-controlled cellular modules in DoD systems.** The bill creates a Department of Defense program to locate covered cellular modules in defense hardware and require audits, mitigation plans, and regular reports to Congress. - For Department of Defense systems and installations: Requires an audit within 180 days to find covered cellular modules across military departments, combatant commands, defense agencies, and contractor-operated systems that connect to DoD networks. The audit must, where possible, list manufacturer, model, firmware, host product, and assess cybersecurity risks for priority assets like mobility, logistics, and installation security. - For contractors and the supply chain: Directs mitigation options such as rip-and-replace programs, accelerated retirement of legacy gear, network segmentation, firmware or software fixes, and substitution with trusted suppliers. Reports must include cost estimates, timelines, and resource needs for each option. - For congressional oversight and accountability: The Secretary must report within 1 year and then biennially for up to 6 years with unclassified findings and an optional classified annex. The Comptroller General must issue a review within 180 days after the first report. *The bill focuses DoD on locating, assessing, and reducing reliance on high-risk cellular modules and requires detailed mitigation reporting to Congress.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- DoD audit of foreign cellular modules: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require the Department of Defense to begin a department-wide audit of covered cellular modules within 180 days. The audit would cover all military departments, combatant commands, defense agencies, and contractor-run systems that connect to DoD networks. To the maximum ex…

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## Sources
- [119-s-5598 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5598)

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- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-535: Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-535)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5598 (as of 2026-10-16).