H.R. 866 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

ROUTERS Act

Sponsor: Robert E. Latta (R-OH)

What it does

• Require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to study national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems.
• Focus the study on devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
• Deliver the study results to Congress.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Apr 29, 2025: Received in the Senate.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce