HR-2881 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-09CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.Senate
2020-01-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-01-08VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 3 (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H44)House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H50-51)House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2881.House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H43-46)House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorMr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-01-07CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.House floor actions
2020-01-07DischargeCommittee on Foreign Affairs discharged.House floor actions
2020-01-07CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-369, Part I.House floor actions
2019-11-20CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-11-20CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-11-14CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-11-14CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-10-30CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2019-10-30CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-09-27CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-05-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2019-05-21IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-05-21IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-05-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Alliances
  • Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Research and development
  • Right of privacy
  • Technology assessment
  • Telephone and wireless communication

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