To ensure that the Federal Communications Commission does not approve radio frequency devices that pose a national security risk.
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.)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5654-5656)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5701-5702)
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Roll Call #323 (House)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)
Roll Call #323 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR H7450)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H7450)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-55.
Became Public Law No: 117-55.
Enacted as Public Law 117-55
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