Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jun 27, 2025
What it does
The Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act would require the Secretary of State to submit biennial reports on the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment—particularly from Huawei and ZTE—in the 5G networks of U.S. allies with collective defense agreements, including details on carrier usage, network location, and replacement plans. It also mandates a report assessing the use of covered telecommunications equipment in U.S. embassies, including compliance with existing bans on Chinese and Russian equipment, risks to embassy staff devices, and waiver justifications. Additionally, the bill directs the State Department to provide diplomatic and political support to trusted…
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