H.R. 4747 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Defending U.S. Government Communications Act
H.R. 4747 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 9, 2018, sponsored by K. Michael Conaway with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Defending U.S. Government Communications Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from procuring or obtaining, renewing or extending a contract to obtain or procure, or entering into a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service with telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system that is from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, or an entity reaso…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
K. Michael Conaway (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Jan 9, 2018)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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