H.R. 866 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Apr 28, 2025. Received Apr 29, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryStudy security risks in home internet devices
This bill asks a federal agency to research how routers and modems sold to American consumers might pose security risks, especially those made or controlled by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The agency would then report its findings to Congress.
How it affects you
If you use a home router or modem, this study could eventually influence what devices are considered safe to use or buy in the U.S. Right now, the bill just orders research and a report, so there's no immediate change to your internet setup.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 31, 2025)
Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study on the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
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. 866
AN ACT
Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act
ROUTERS Act
Sponsor: Rep. Robert E. Latta (R-OH-5) · Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 29, 2025: “Received in the Senate.”