S 244 · introduced · niche
ROUTERS Act
- defense
What this bill does
- The bill requires the Department of Commerce to study national security risks from consumer routers and modems.
- It focuses on devices made or controlled by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
- The study results must be provided to Congress with no specified timeline or budget.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would the Commerce Department identify which routers and modems are made or controlled by the four specified countries, and what verification methods would be most practical?
- 02
What specific national security risks from consumer routers concern policymakers most, and what evidence supports prioritizing this study over other cybersecurity threats?
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If the study identifies significant risks, what enforcement options or regulations might Congress consider, and how could such measures affect consumer costs or internet access?
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Sponsor · R-TN
Marsha Blackburn
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Introduced 2025-06-02
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Legislative timeline
2025-06-02 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
2025-06-02 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-25.
2025-06-02 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-25.
2025-03-12 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2025-01-24 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-01-24 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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