S-893 : Became Public Law

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
2020-03-23PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-129.Library of Congress
2020-03-23PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-03-16FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H1614-1615)House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorMr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.House floor actions
2020-03-11FloorConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1614-1615)House floor actions
2020-03-09FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-03-09FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-03-04FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1501-1502)Senate
2020-03-04FloorThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2020-03-04FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1506-1507)Senate
2019-12-19CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.Senate
2019-12-19CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-184.Senate
2019-07-24CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2019-03-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-03-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary 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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