The bill would require the State Department to report on untrusted telecommunications equipment and services in the 5G networks of U.S. allies and partners with collective defense agreements. It would also require a report on such equipment and services in U.S. embassies and on devices used by embassy staff. The State Department would select telecommunications infrastructure projects that may promote U.S. national security and provide appropriate diplomatic support. The bill is in progress and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The bill focuses on telecommunications security overseas and in U.S. embassies. It does not set out direct requirements for the public.
The bill does not specify costs or funding amounts. No publicly available information.
The bill states that telecommunications security in other countries can affect U.S. national security and economic interests. It says countries should use trusted telecommunications equipment and services.
No publicly available information.