H.R. 866

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 31, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Latta · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 866
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Study of risks posed by certain routers and modems

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Study of risks posed by certain routers and modems

• (a) In general
  • The Secretary shall conduct a study of the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a covered country.
• (b) Report to Congress
  • Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
• (c) Consultation within Department
  • In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with appropriate bureaus and offices within the Department of Commerce.
• (d) Definitions
  • In this section:
    • The term means a country specified in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code. covered country
    • The term means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.