Safely Accessing Telecommunications Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 8, 2022)
Safely Accessing Telecommunications Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense and the Department of State to enter into contracts with satellite-based companies to provide internet and mobile services in countries where the U.S. government is engaged in certain activities, such as providing military or humanitarian assistance. The bill imposes requirements on such contracts, such as requiring such a satellite-based company to comply with certain export licensing regulations.
What just happenedMar 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 8, 2022
- Mar 8, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 8, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate