H.R. 4506 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Jul 17, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryState Department develops global telecom security strategy
The bill asks the State Department to come up with a plan for helping other countries build secure telecommunications systems. The State Department would also need to report to Congress about how China and Russia are working to influence decisions at the International Telecommunication Union, which is the United Nations agency that sets worldwide telecommunications standards. The reports would also cover ways the U.S. could work better with allied countries to promote secure technology infrastructure around the world.
How it affects you
This bill doesn't directly change anything for most Americans. It's aimed at directing how the State Department approaches telecommunications security with other countries and reporting back to Congress on their progress and opportunities for collaboration.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 17, 2025)
Securing Global Telecommunications Act
This bill requires the Department of State to develop and submit to Congress a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States.
The State Department must also report to Congress on (1) efforts by China and Russia to advance authoritarian interests or oppose fair, industry-led processes at the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency involved with setting telecommunications standards and related regulatory activities; and (2) opportunities for greater collaboration with allies and partners to promote secure information and communications technology infrastructure in countries other than the United States.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4506
A BILL
Securing Global Telecommunications Act
Sponsor: Rep. William R. Keating (D-MA-9) · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 17, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”