H.R. 1709 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Sponsor: Greg Landsman (D-OH)

What it does

• Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks.
• Covers the vulnerability of those networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance by adversaries.
• Requires an assessment of how far providers have addressed certain vulnerabilities and adopted cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks.
• Requires an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques.

Official summary

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The report must include, among other items, (1) an assessment of the degree to which mobile service providers have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques.

Latest action

Jul 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation