Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 18, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 7257
To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 2020)
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the telecommunications infrastructure of DOD, including, among other things, to develop a capability to communicate clearly and authoritatively about threats by foreign actors.
What just happenedJun 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2](D-WA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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