Technology (Telecommunications)

in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 9530: Quiet Skies Act

The Quiet Skies Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to create new regulations banning voice calls on cell phones in the United States. This rule must be finalized within 180 days of the law's enactment and will apply to all air travelers. The bill aims to reduce noise on airplanes by prohibiting passengers from making or receiving phone calls while in flight.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of cell phones for voice calls, limiting a common technology function for air travelers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9162: Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026

The Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 prohibits connected vehicles from entering the United States if they are made in or designed within North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran, or if foreign entities from these countries control more than 15 percent of the manufacturer. This ban covers cars that use wireless technology to connect with networks or devices but allows exceptions for vehicles not meant for public roads or those brought in solely for testing by U.S.-based companies with no foreign ownership ties. The law also gives the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection the power to issue special permits for specific vehicles after a detailed security review and a 60-day congressional review period. Once regulations are published, the ban will apply to any connected vehicle attempting to enter the country on or after that date.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts access to connected vehicles and wireless technology by banning imports from specific countries, limiting consumer choice and technological availability.75% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts vehicle imports, limiting consumer choice and potentially reducing competition in the transportation sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4586: Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026

The Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026 directs U.S. national security agencies to evaluate whether specific communications equipment and services from seven Chinese companies pose a risk to national security. If these agencies fail to make a determination within a year or find the technology risky, the Federal Communications Commission must add the equipment to a banned list that prevents U.S. telecom providers from using it. The law also requires the Secretary of Defense to decide if these same entities should be classified as Chinese military companies operating in the United States. This process directly affects telecommunications companies and federal agencies responsible for maintaining secure communication networks.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts access to specific communications technologies by mandating bans on equipment deemed risky, limiting the availability of certain tech services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House May 11, 2026

HR 8730: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and manufacture of vehicles and related technology from specific countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to address national security concerns. The law defines prohibited items as connected vehicles, their software, and hardware components and sets different effective dates, with vehicle bans starting in 2027 and hardware restrictions beginning in 2030. A government official can grant exceptions for specific items after reviewing security risks and notifying Congress, while the agency must publish annual reports on enforcement actions and compliance.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts importation, sale, and manufacture of connected vehicles and related technology from specific countries, limiting access to these tech products.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts importation, sale, and manufacture of connected vehicles and related technology, limiting market access and innovation in transportation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Telecommunications Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8354: Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act

The Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act aims to nullify two specific actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding broadband infrastructure deployment. The bill declares that the FCC's 2018 ruling titled "Accelerating Wireless and Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment" and its related "Third Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling" will no longer have legal force. This change directly affects the FCC's ability to streamline broadband development by limiting local regulatory authority, effectively restoring or preserving the regulatory rights of state and local governments over broadband infrastructure projects.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill nullifies FCC broadband deployment rules, limiting internet infrastructure expansion and restricting technology access.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Mar 2, 2026

HR 7752: Kelsey Smith Act

This bill, known as the Kelsey Smith Act, would require telecommunications service providers to share location data with law enforcement or public safety answering points during emergency situations. It directly affects phone and internet service providers, law enforcement officers, and individuals whose location information might be disclosed. The key provision allows officers to request location data without delay if the device was used to contact emergency services in the past 48 hours or if there is reasonable suspicion of an emergency involving risk of death or serious physical harm. The bill also establishes requirements for obtaining consent from subscribers or their next of kin, with a defined priority order for determining next of kin when consent is needed. Additionally, law enforcement agencies must maintain records of these requests, and the bill does not exempt providers from complying with applicable state laws regarding location information disclosure.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances emergency response capabilities by requiring telecom providers to share location data with law enforcement, improving public safety and emergency assistance effectiveness.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill requires mandatory location data sharing with law enforcement, weakening individual privacy protections and data security for telecommunications users.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Telecommunications Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 23, 2025

HR 3577: END CELLS Act

HR 3577, the END CELLS Act, prohibits providing, facilitating the introduction of, or possessing wireless communications devices (like cell phones) in U.S. detention facilities (e.g., prisons) in violation of federal or state law. It imposes civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation (capped at $1 million total) and criminal fines of up to $50,000 per violation for violations. The bill specifically targets contraband devices used to bypass security, while exempting authorized law enforcement activities and state enforcement powers. It applies to all correctional, detention, or penal facilities within the United States. The law takes effect after its enactment date.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts unauthorized wireless device use in detention facilities, limiting technology access for security purposes per bill's prohibitions on cell phones.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2350: Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025

The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 allows state and federal correctional facilities to operate jamming systems that block cell signals from entering or leaving the facility, specifically targeting contraband devices used by inmates. It directly affects prisons and jails by enabling them to disrupt unauthorized wireless communications without FCC approval, provided the jamming is limited to housing areas within the facility. Key requirements include state facilities covering all costs themselves, consulting with local law enforcement before implementation, and notifying the Bureau of Prisons. The law aims to address security risks from smuggled phones while restricting jamming to only necessary areas and requiring transparency.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens correctional facility security by enabling cell signal jamming to block contraband devices, directly supporting corrections operations within criminal justice.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyEnables signal jamming in prisons to block unauthorized wireless communication, directly limiting cell network access per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1137: Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025

This bill allows state and federal correctional facilities (like jails and prisons) to operate cellphone jamming systems to block wireless signals used for contraband devices or by incarcerated individuals. It restricts the FCC from preventing this use, but requires jamming systems to be limited to housing areas within the facility. Facilities must fund the systems entirely themselves (if state-run), consult local law enforcement before implementation, and notify the Bureau of Prisons about operations. The law specifically targets blocking signals to/from contraband devices or inmates, not general cellphone use.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly allows cellphone jamming in prisons, restricting wireless signal access and limiting technology use for communication, directly opposing expanded access/privacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3825: Kelsey Smith Act

HR 3825, the Kelsey Smith Act, requires phone companies (mobile carriers and IP voice service providers) to share a device’s location with police during emergencies. If police claim the device was used in a 911 call within the past 48 hours or they have reasonable suspicion about an immediate risk of death or serious harm, companies must provide location data "without delay." Police must document each request with justification, and companies cannot be sued for complying. This directly affects telecommunications providers and law enforcement agencies responding to urgent public safety threats.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill enables warrantless location data sharing with police during emergencies, weakening privacy protections by bypassing judicial oversight while requiring minimal justification.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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