Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act
- Introduced Mar 8
- Committee Mar 8
- Passed House Sep 9
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Where it stands
Passed House, Sep 9, 2024Next: Senate vote
778d ago Sep 10, 2024: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Summary
Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act
Full summary1 paragraphs
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices that have been developed or manufactured by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 8, 2024
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2024
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Sep 10, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sep 9, 2024
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5061)Sep 9, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7589.Sep 9, 2024
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5061-5062)Sep 9, 2024
- HouseMr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Sep 9, 2024
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-505.May 14, 2024
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.May 14, 2024
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldMar 20, 2024
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.Mar 20, 2024
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldMar 12, 2024
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.Mar 12, 2024
All actions15
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.Mar 11, 2024
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 8, 2024
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Mar 8, 2024
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateSep 10, 2024PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseSep 9, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseMay 14, 2024PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2024PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Sep 10, 2024
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By May 14, 2024Markup By, Mar 20, 2024Referred To, Mar 8, 2024
- Subcommittee: Communications and Technology SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors1 cosponsor
- Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH-5)Sponsor, Mar 8, 2024
- Mary Peltola (D-AK)OriginalJoined Mar 8, 2024
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 7589, ROUTERS ActJun 25, 2024As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 14, 2024
- H. Rept. 118-505Committee report
Titles3
Short titles
- Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- ROUTERS ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects5
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightInternet, web applications, social media
Related bills1
- S. 4572 118th, Related bill ROUTERS Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 28, 2026.