What does Preamble of Securing Global Telecommunications Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the development of a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, and for other purposes,' aims to promote secure telecommunications infrastructure globally. The bill requires the development of a strategy for promoting secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Securing Global Telecommunications Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Securing Global Telecommunications Act.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Securing Global Telecommunications Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Government should promote and ensure American leadership in strategic technology industries. It highlights concerns about the presence of companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party, such as Huawei, in global mobile networks and the potential national security implications. The section emphasizes the need to support the competitiveness of U.S. companies in next-generation information and communication technology. It states the importance of the United States working with emerging economies and developing nations to bolster global telecommunications security and protect American national security interests at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The section advocates for multilateral cooperation with allies to finance and promote secure networks globally and achieve market leadership for trusted vendors.

What does STRATEGY FOR SECURING GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE. of Securing Global Telecommunications Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to develop and submit a strategy, titled the “Strategy to Secure Global Telecommunications Infrastructure,” within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The strategy aims to promote the use of secure telecommunication infrastructure in countries other than the United States. The Secretary of State must consult with several federal entities, including the Export-Import Bank, the Development Finance Corporation, and the United States Agency for International Development, in developing the strategy. The strategy must include sections detailing efforts related to mobile networks, data centers, sixth (and future) generation technologies (6G), and low-Earth orbit satellites. Regarding mobile networks, the strategy should address promoting trusted Open RAN technologies, financing 'rip-and-replace' projects, and bolstering multilateral cooperation. For data centers, the strategy should focus on incentivizing the use of trusted providers and promoting multilateral cooperation. Concerning 6G technologies, the strategy should aim to deepen cooperation with like-minded countries and increase buy-in from developing countries. The strategy should also address efforts to work with trusted private sector companies to ensure rapid internet connectivity during emergency situations using low-Earth orbit satellites, aerostats, and stratospheric balloons.

What does REPORT ON MALIGN INFLUENCE AT THE INTERNATIONAL of Securing Global Telecommunications Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to specified congressional committees within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The report must detail Russian and Chinese strategies and efforts to expand the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) mandate to include internet governance policy. The report must also identify actions by China and Russia favorable to authoritarian interests or hostile to fair, industry-led processes within the ITU. Specific areas of focus include efforts to increase the ITU's jurisdiction over internet governance, leveraging private sector actors, and utilizing ITU personnel to advance national interests. The report should identify how Chinese and Russian companies leverage market power to influence ITU decisions. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

What does REPORT ON MULTILATERAL COORDINATION. of Securing Global Telecommunications Act do?

This section requires a report on multilateral coordination to promote secure information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure. The report must be developed and submitted within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The Secretary of State, in coordination with several agencies and officials, is responsible for creating the report. The report should identify opportunities for collaboration with allies and partners. Collaboration opportunities include joint financing for trusted vendors, incorporating ICT focuses into development finance initiatives, and diplomatic coordination. The report is to be submitted to specific committees in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Securing Global Telecommunications Act

Last updated: 7/17/2025 · Introduced: 7/17/2025

Author: William Keating (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the development of a strategy to promote secure telecommunications infrastructure globally, focusing on areas like mobile networks, data centers, and next-generation technologies.
The bill requires reports detailing strategies employed by Russia and China to influence internet governance policies within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
It directs the Secretary of State to report on opportunities for multilateral coordination with allies to finance trusted vendors and integrate secure information and communications technology into development initiatives.

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