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Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

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Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy, to be known as the National Strategy to Secure 5G and Next Generation Wireless Communications, shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

What just happenedMar 23, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-129.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
10 cosponsors4 D6 R
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  1. Mar 23, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-129.

  2. Mar 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-129.

  3. Mar 23, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 16, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 16, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 11, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Mar 11, 2020FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1614-1615)

  9. Mar 11, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  10. Mar 11, 2020FloorH30200

    Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  11. Mar 11, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1614-1615)

  12. Mar 9, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Mar 9, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  14. Mar 5, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Mar 4, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1501-1502)

  16. Mar 4, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Mar 4, 2020Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Mar 4, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1506-1507)

  19. Dec 19, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.

  20. Dec 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-184.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Dec 19, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-184.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Jul 24, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Mar 27, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Mar 27, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMar 23, 202049

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy, to be known as the National Strategy to Secure 5G and Next Generation Wireless Communications, shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

Passed HouseMar 11, 202053

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

Passed SenateMar 4, 202055

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

Reported to SenateDec 19, 201925

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

Introduced in SenateMar 27, 2019

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy shall (1) ensure the security of 5G mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies against political influence.

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 — Informed