H.R. 1717 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Communications Security Act
H.R. 1717 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 27, 2025, sponsored by Robert Menendez with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
Communications Security Act This bill provides statutory authority for a council established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide advice regarding the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Menendez (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- Passed the HouseJul 15, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jul 16, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 15, 2025 · Passed380–33
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Communications Security ActHouse · Jul 15, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1717 (119th Congress): Communications Security Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-1717/communications-security-act (accessed 2026-10-13).