H.R. 4998 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019
H.R. 4998 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Nov 8, 2019, sponsored by Frank Pallone, Jr. with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-124
What it does
Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a mechanism to prevent communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk from entering U.S. networks, and (2) a program to remove any such equipment or services currently used in U.S. networks.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 8, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2019
- Passed the SenateFeb 27, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentMar 3, 2020
- Became lawMar 12, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-124. (Mar 12, 2020)
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