Routers act
Routers Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to study the potential national security risks associated with consumer routers, modems, and combined devices. The study will specifically examine devices produced by individuals or entities linked to China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The findings of this study will be reported to Congress to inform potential policy decisions.
Key provisions
- Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study.
- Requires consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.
- Focuses the study on devices designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities linked to specific countries.
- Identifies ‘covered countries’ as those listed in U.S. Code.
- Sets a one-year deadline for the Secretary to submit a report to Congress.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Manufacturers of routers and modems
- Entities owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia
- The Department of Commerce
- Congress
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a formal study of security risks related to consumer networking devices.
- It specifically targets devices linked to foreign governments of concern.
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