HR. 1717In Committee
Communications Security Act
Establishes permanent legal authority for an FCC advisory council on communications network security reliability and interoperability with specified membership standards
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes permanent legal authority for an FCC advisory council on communications network security reliability and interoperability with specified membership standards
Key points
- Require specified council membership
- Authorize FCC advisory council
- Prohibit foreign adversary representatives
- Exempt council from termination
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social media