Securing Global Telecommunications Act (H.R. 4741)

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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The Frame

What this does

The bill mandates that the State Department develop a formal strategy within 90 days to influence global technology standards and infrastructure financing, which could shift how U.S. foreign aid and diplomatic resources are used to compete with Chinese and Russian telecommunications providers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. telecommunications companies

The bill aims to support their competitiveness and market leadership in next-generation technologies.

Developing nations

The strategy focuses on bolstering multilateral cooperation with these countries to promote secure network deployment.

Federal agencies (State, Commerce, FCC, etc.)

These agencies are mandated to consult on and develop specific strategies and reports within a 90-day timeframe.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of State to create a strategy for promoting secure global telecommunications infrastructure and to report on foreign influence within international technology standards organizations. It aims to counter the market dominance of companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party and Russia by coordinating with international allies and U.S. agencies.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill mandates that the State Department develop a formal strategy within 90 days to influence global technology standards and infrastructure financing, which could shift how U.S. foreign aid and diplomatic resources are used to compete with Chinese and Russian telecommunications providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of this bill?

To promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide and counter the influence of companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party and Russia.

What does 'rip-and-replace' mean in this context?

It refers to projects that remove existing, untrusted telecommunications equipment and replace it with trusted alternatives.

Does this bill apply to telecommunications within the United States?

No, the bill specifically focuses on promoting secure infrastructure in countries other than the United States.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of Stonington Global OBO Maxsip Tel LLC

2024

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

“H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions. Issues related to Supply Chain Reimbursement Program (aka Rip and Replace Program). Issues related to the Affordable Connectivity Program.”

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of Stonington Global OBO Maxsip Tel LLC

2024

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

“H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions. Issues related to Supply Chain Reimbursement Program (aka Rip and Replace Program). Issues related to the Affordable Connectivity Program.”

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on ITU Governance

The bill marks a shift toward treating international standards bodies like the ITU as primary theaters for national security competition.

International Telecommunication Union

Connected Entities

organizationHuawei“Cited as an example of a company posing a national security risk”Map →

organizationDevelopment Finance Corporation“Consulted in developing the strategy”Map →

locationUnited States“Referring to U.S. leadership and national security interests”Map →

organizationInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU)“U.S. must work with it to preserve technical integrity”Map →

organizationExport-Import Bank of the United States“Consulted in developing the strategy”Map →

personMrs. Kim“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

personMs. Manning“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationFederal Communications Commission“Consulted in developing the strategy”Map →

organizationUnited States Agency for International Development“Consulted in developing the strategy”Map →

organizationPeople's Republic of China“Linked to Huawei, raising concerns about data exfiltration”Map →

organizationTrade and Development Agency“Consulted in developing the strategy”Map →

personAssistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information“Consulted in developing the strategy”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance75
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Controversy40
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz25
Current news / social attention level