Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Republican leader for Communications and Technology Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement on the passing of bipartisan legislation to improve cybersecurity and ensure American leadership in next generation communications technology.
“To ensure America wins the future, it is imperative that we are leading the development of next generation technologies and that our networks are secure. The bipartisan bills passed this week will strengthen our cybersecurity awareness, bolster our leadership in 6G technology, and reinforce the security of our mobile communications networks. We applaud the bipartisan work of my Committee Republican colleagues Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Bill Johnson (R-OH), and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for their work on these bipartisan bills to promote American leadership and beat China."
The following Communications and Technology Subcommittee bills were passed this week with bipartisan support:
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act (H.R. 2685 ), introduced by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
FUTURE Networks Act (H.R. 4045 ), introduced by Reps. Michael Doyle (D-PA), Bill Johnson (R-OH), and Lucy McBath (D-GA)
American Cybersecurity Literacy Act (H.R. 4055 ), introduced by Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)