Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)
Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act'' aims to address national security risks regarding telecommunications equipment. It requires the Secretary of State to report on the prevalence of untrusted equipment in the networks of United States allies and partners who have collective defense agreements. Additionally, the bill mandates a report on the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services within United States embassies and by embassy staff. This includes assessing the risk of intelligence services gaining access to digital devices. Finally, the Act directs the Secretary of State to support telecommunications infrastructure projects that promote United States national security.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill enhances national security by assessing and mitigating risks from untrusted telecommunications equipment in US embassies and among allies.
- Scored +6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill protects the data and digital contents of US embassy personnel from foreign intelligence access.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill aims to strengthen alliances by promoting more secure and trusted telecommunications infrastructure among partners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Security for Allies and Partners: The bill seeks to ensure that countries around the globe use trusted telecommunications equipment or services to protect against malign influence and economic coercion (Section 2).
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Enhanced Security for US Embassy Personnel: By requiring an assessment of how digital devices of United States embassy staff and personnel are serviced, the bill aims to evaluate and mitigate the likelihood of intelligence services gaining access to their contents and data (Section 4).
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Promotion of National Security Infrastructure: The Secretary of State is tasked with selecting and supporting telecommunications infrastructure projects that have the potential to promote the national security of the United States (Section 5).
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Diplomatic Support for Secure Projects: Selected projects can receive diplomatic and political support to help resolve impediments to their development (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Implementation Difficulties and Costs: The bill acknowledges that implementing prohibitions on certain equipment may involve difficulties such as costs of equipment replacement and visibility issues within supply chains (Section 4).
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill enhances national security by assessing and mitigating risks from untrusted telecommunications equipment in US embassies and among allies. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill aims to strengthen alliances by promoting more secure and trusted telecommunications infrastructure among partners. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill directs the Secretary of State to use diplomatic and political support to aid secure infrastructure projects.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill targets risks to the privacy of digital devices used by US embassy staff. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires reporting on the presence of untrusted equipment in US networks and embassies. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight and diplomatic direction regarding international telecommunications security.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill protects the data and digital contents of US embassy personnel from foreign intelligence access.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa