H.R.4459: Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 24, 2019
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2019

Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

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. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to obtain communications equipment or services from a company that poses a national security...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.4459.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 27, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sept. 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sept. 24, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 24, 2019

Introduced in the House by Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

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