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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-11 | Floor | Star Print ordered on the bill. | Senate |
| 2022-04-28 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Vote | 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) | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557) | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541) | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2021-05-28 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber. | House committee actions |
| 2021-05-19 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2021-05-19 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |