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Bill117th CongressFiled May 24, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1790

Secure Equipment Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 2021)

Secure Equipment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.)

The rules may not allow the FCC to retroactively review or revoke an equipment authorization.

What just happenedDec 17, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 17, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.

  2. Dec 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Dec 17, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Aug 4, 2021Committee

    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
  5. May 24, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. May 24, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 17, 202125

Secure Equipment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.)

The rules may not allow the FCC to retroactively review or revoke an equipment authorization.

Introduced in SenateMay 24, 2021

Secure Equipment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.)

Secure Equipment Act of 2021 — Informed