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House Bill 7589
118th Congress(2023-2024)
ROUTERS Act
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Passed House on Sep 9, 2024
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 8, 2024
Latest Action
Sep 10, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7589
Congress
118
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Ohio
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (0)
checkPassed on September 9, 2024
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5061)
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 of 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 that have been developed or manufactured by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. 

 

Text (4)
September 10, 2024
September 9, 2024
May 14, 2024
March 8, 2024
Actions (16)
09/10/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
09/09/2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/09/2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5061)
09/09/2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5061)
09/09/2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7589.
09/09/2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5061-5062)
09/09/2024
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
05/14/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
05/14/2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-505.
03/20/2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
03/20/2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/12/2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
03/12/2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/11/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
03/08/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/08/2024
Introduced in House
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H.R.7589 118 Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act
H.R.7589 118 ROUTERS Act
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 8, 2024 5:52:51 PM