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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. KAPTUR:H.R. 3344.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:To regulate commerce with foreign nations[Page H2613]
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2022-04-28T18:33:05Z
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2021-05-28T18:47:37Z
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2021-05-19T14:01:15Z

- Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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- 2022-04-27
17:22:40
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- 2022-04-27
17:22:29
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H4538-4540)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 60 (Roll no. 133).
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17:11:44
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557)
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14:07:09
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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13:57:02
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3344.
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13:56:44
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4538-4541)
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13:56:33
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E555)
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2021-05-19
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TX
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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AZ
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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2021-05-19
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AZ
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2021-05-25
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2021-05-28
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2021-06-25
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2021-09-28
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CA
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2021-09-29
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MI
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2022-03-07
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CA
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2022-04-04
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International Affairs
- Albania
- Alliances
- Asia
- Austria
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Business investment and capital
- China
- Collective security
- Congressional oversight
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- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Subversive activities
- Telephone and wireless communication
- U.S. and foreign investments
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2021-07-13T19:15:52Z
Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help Central and Eastern European countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks.
A project located in a Central or Eastern European country shall be eligible for assistance if it (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; (3) does not use equipment or services from China or replaces such equipment or services; and (4) enhances telecommunications market integration across the Central or Eastern European region that is secure against malign actors.
To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.
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Passed House
2022-05-11T18:24:27Z
Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.
Assistance provided under this bill shall be available to projects in a country that falls below certain gross domestic product per capita thresholds and is (1) a NATO member state that shares a border with Russia, or (2) a European country that has not participated in or aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
A project located in such a country shall be eligible for assistance if the project (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; and (3) does not use equipment or services from China or Russia or replaces such equipment or services.
To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary.
The State Department must also appoint, from among its existing personnel, an International Telecommunication Union Security Campaign Director. The director must, among other duties, lead efforts to promote candidates for elections at the International Telecommunication Union who will support and defend democratic values, internet freedom, and telecommunication security.

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Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
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Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
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To prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among United States agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve the security of their telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
- Referred in Senate
2022-04-28T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3344rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr3344rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2022-04-27T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3344eh/xml/BILLS-117hr3344eh.xml
- Introduced in House
2021-05-19T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3344ih/xml/BILLS-117hr3344ih.xml
2022-05-11
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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