H.R. 6551 · 112th Congress
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that security is taken into account in certain efforts…
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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that security is taken into account in certain efforts related to the interconnectivity of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
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Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) coordination of interconnectivity among telecommunications networks to include: (1) assistance in the development of essential information security technologies and capabilities for protecting telecommunications networks, (2) efforts to mitigate supply chain…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 21, 2012
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) coordination of interconnectivity among telecommunications networks to include: (1) assistance in the development of essential information security technologies and capabilities for protecting telecommunications networks, (2) efforts to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, and (3) support of nationwide awareness and outreach efforts to educate the public about ways to mitigate threats to network security.
Directs the FCC to include network security considerations in its procedures for overseeing coordinated network planning of telecommunications carriers and providers.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that security is taken into account in certain efforts related to the interconnectivity of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Sep 21, 2012): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 21, 2012
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.