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117th Congress · House

Secure Equipment Act of 2021

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Asia · China · Federal Communications Commission (FCC) · Foreign and international corporations · Government information and archives · Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information · Telephone and wireless communication

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish rules stating that it will no longer review or approve.
  • House passed it on Oct 20, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.)

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