A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
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
H.R. 866 is known as the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act, or the ROUTERS Act. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to study the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities of certain consumer routers, modems, and combined devices. These devices are specifically those designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned, controlled, or influenced by a covered country. The Secretary must consult with appropriate bureaus and offices within the Department of Commerce while conducting this study. Within one year of the bill's enactment, a report detailing the study's results must be submitted to specific committees in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill aims to study and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in consumer routers and modems, which could significantly improve national security.
- Scored +5
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
By addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in routers and modems, the bill can potentially improve data privacy for consumers.
- Scored +5
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill's focus on cybersecurity can indirectly improve privacy rights by securing personal data transmitted through routers and modems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This section requires a study on the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities of certain consumer routers and modems linked to covered countries, which could help protect people by identifying potential technological threats.
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Section 2(b): This provision requires a report to be submitted to Congress within one year, keeping our elected officials accountable and informed about these security risks so they can share findings with the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 aims to study and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in consumer routers and modems, which could significantly improve national security.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — By addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in routers and modems, the bill can potentially improve data privacy for consumers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill's focus on cybersecurity can indirectly improve privacy rights by securing personal data transmitted through routers and modems.
- 4/29/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 4/28/2025
- 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1661)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1661)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 866.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1661-1662)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 4/24/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-75.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
- 4/8/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 1/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois