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Bill117th CongressFiled May 19, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 3344

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 27, 2022)

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.

Assistance provided under this bill shall be available to projects in a country that falls below certain gross domestic product per capita thresholds and is (1) a NATO member state that shares a border with Russia, or (2) a European country that has not participated in or aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A project located in such a country shall be eligible for assistance if the project (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; and (3) does not use equipment or services from China or Russia or replaces such equipment or services.

To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.

The State Department must also appoint, from among its existing personnel, an International Telecommunication Union Security Campaign Director. The director must, among other duties, lead efforts to promote candidates for elections at the International Telecommunication Union who will support and defend democratic values, internet freedom, and telecommunication security.

What just happenedMay 11, 2022

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9](D-OH)Sponsor
35 cosponsors19 D16 R
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  1. May 11, 2022Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

  2. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38310

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

  4. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H4538-4540)

  5. Apr 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133).

  6. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557)

  7. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344.

  9. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541)

  10. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. May 28, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

    Europe Subcommittee
  12. May 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. May 19, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)

  14. May 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 19, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 27, 202253

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.

Assistance provided under this bill shall be available to projects in a country that falls below certain gross domestic product per capita thresholds and is (1) a NATO member state that shares a border with Russia, or (2) a European country that has not participated in or aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A project located in such a country shall be eligible for assistance if the project (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; and (3) does not use equipment or services from China or Russia or replaces such equipment or services.

To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.

The State Department must also appoint, from among its existing personnel, an International Telecommunication Union Security Campaign Director. The director must, among other duties, lead efforts to promote candidates for elections at the International Telecommunication Union who will support and defend democratic values, internet freedom, and telecommunication security.

Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2021

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help Central and Eastern European countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks.

A project located in a Central or Eastern European country shall be eligible for assistance if it (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; (3) does not use equipment or services from China or replaces such equipment or services; and (4) enhances telecommunications market integration across the Central or Eastern European region that is secure against malign actors.

To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act — Informed