Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act," proposes to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It seeks to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA. The Office will be led by an Associate Administrator who reports to the Assistant Secretary. This official is tasked with overseeing national communications and information policy analysis for the internet and communications technologies. Additionally, the bill involves redesignating an existing Associate Administrator position to fit this new office.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill establishes a dedicated office to coordinate cybersecurity policies and increase network resilience.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bill explicitly tasks the new office with advocating for policies that promote economic growth in technology markets.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill mandates strengthening policy coordination specifically focused on the needs of small businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Economic Growth and Access: The Associate Administrator is tasked with developing policies that promote competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, and economic growth within technology markets (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(A)).
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Improved Cybersecurity and Privacy: The Office will coordinate processes to create guidance and support the development of cybersecurity and privacy policies for the internet and communications networks (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(C)).
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Enhanced Network Security: The bill mandates advocating for policies that increase the security and resilience of communications networks against cybersecurity incidents (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(F)).
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Support for Small Businesses and Rural Communities: The Office is directed to strengthen policy coordination that focuses on the needs of small businesses and rural communities (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(M)).
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Increased Transparency and Information Sharing: The Associate Administrator is responsible for providing public access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance regarding innovation and commercialization (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(L)).
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Research on Digital Access: The Office will conduct studies on how individuals in the United States access and use various digital services, including the internet and mass media (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Data Security Risks: While the bill aims to provide public access to data, it notes this must be done consistent with the protection of classified information (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(L)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill explicitly tasks the new office with advocating for policies that promote economic growth in technology markets. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill mandates strengthening policy coordination specifically focused on the needs of small businesses. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill promotes competition and consumer access within technology markets. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes economic growth and workforce development within the technology markets.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically includes mandates to address the needs of rural communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets support for small businesses and competition in tech markets. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The emphasis on digital inclusion can benefit low-income households' access to digital services.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The office is tasked with creating guidance for the implementation of privacy policies. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill directs the provision of public access to relevant data and research. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the mandate and organizational structure within the NTIA.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill coordinates processes to support the development of privacy policies for the internet. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill promotes digital inclusion and studies how individuals access digital services.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill establishes a dedicated office to coordinate cybersecurity policies and increase network resilience.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill directs the office to focus on the needs of rural communities regarding digital access and communications.
- 7/15/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 7/14/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3214)
- DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1766.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1766.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3214-3215)
- Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/30/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-175.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
- 3/4/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia