119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 27, 2025
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
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Latest action (Jul 15, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Feb 27, 2025)
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries.
The report must include, among other items, (1) an assessment of the degree to which mobile service providers have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Jul 14, 2025 · Roll call 191 · Passed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H3209-3210) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 - 10 (Roll no. 191). Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3230-3231)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1709.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3209-3211)
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-177.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Computer security and identity theft · Congressional oversight · Consumer affairs · Homeland security · Telephone and wireless communication
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
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NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,940,000
Spent on own lobbying
…deral Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1709 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1721 - Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act - all…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 1709, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1717, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to Network Secu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…deral Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1709 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1721 - Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act - all…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 1709, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1717, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to Network Secu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,260,000
Spent on own lobbying
…deral Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1709 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1721 - Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act - all…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 10, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 1709, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1717, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to Network Secu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Feb 26, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$2,220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ons H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act; provisions related to forestry and wildfires H.R. 1355: Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025; all provisions H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Feb 26, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$2,220,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum standards H.R. 5079: Widespread Information Management for…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Feb 26, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,220,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum standards H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leade…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Feb 26, 2026 · issue area: Utilities
$2,220,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act; provisions related to forestry and wildfires H.R. 1355: Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025; all provisions H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,680,000
Spent on own lobbying
…deral Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1709 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1721 - Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act - all…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 1709, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1717, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to Network Secu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$2,430,000
Spent on own lobbying
…designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.; all provisions H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act; provisions related to forestry and wildfires H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Homeland Security
$2,430,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum standards H.R. 5079: Widespread Information Management for…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,430,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum standards H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leade…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Utilities
$2,430,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act; provisions related to forestry and wildfires H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,510,000
Spent on own lobbying
…deral Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1709 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1721 - Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act - all…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 10, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 1709, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1717, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to Network Secu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$1,550,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act; all provisions H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act; all provisions H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,550,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum standards General discussions related to grid security issu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$1,550,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum standards H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leade…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Utilities
$1,550,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act; all provisions H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,130,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ure Satellite Connectivity Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1679 - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1709 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1717 - Communications Security Act - all provisions related to cabl…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 17, 2025 · issue area: Telecommunications
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 1709, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1717, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to Network Secu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 22, 2025 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$1,520,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 471: Fix Our Forests Act; all provisions H.R. 1709: Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; provisions related to electromagnetic spectrum standards H.R. 1765: Promoting United States Wireless Leade…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing