S. 244 · On the floor · Science, Technology, Communications

ROUTERS Act

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

What it does

• Requires the Department of Commerce, in consultation with NTIA, to study the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems, including combined devices.
• Focuses on devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
• Requires the study results to be provided to Congress.

Official summary

Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce, in consultation with 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

Jun 2, 2025: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation