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H.R.3919

H.R.3919: Secure Equipment Act of 2021

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About This Bill

Introduced June 15, 2021
Latest Major Action Nov. 11, 2021

Bill Sponsor

Steve Scalise (R-La.)

Bill Cosponsors

22 (11 Democrats, 11 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Received in Senate - Oct. 21, 2021
Engrossed in House - Oct. 20, 2021
Reported in House - Oct. 19, 2021
Introduced in House - June 15, 2021

Bill Summary

Secure Equipment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve any authorization application for equipment that is on the list of covered communications equipment or services. (Listed communications equipment or services are those that the FCC determines pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons.)

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 14 statements associated with H.R.3919.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 3, 2021	Presented to President.
Oct. 28, 2021	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 28, 2021	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct. 28, 2021	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H7450)
Oct. 21, 2021	Received in the Senate.
Oct. 21, 2021	Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct. 20, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323).
Oct. 20, 2021	Considered as unfinished business.
Oct. 20, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR 10/19/2021 H5654-5655)
Oct. 20, 2021	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701-5702)
Oct. 20, 2021	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 20, 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 19, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656; text: CR H5654-5655)
Oct. 19, 2021	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct. 19, 2021	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919.
Oct. 19, 2021	Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct. 19, 2021	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Oct. 19, 2021	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-148.
Oct. 19, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656)
July 21, 2021	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 21, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 20, 2021	Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.
July 15, 2021	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 16, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
June 15, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
June 15, 2021	Introduced in the House by Steve Scalise (R-La.)

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