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Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study on the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
Action Timeline
2025-04-29
Received in the Senate.
2025-04-28
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-04-28
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1661)
2025-04-28
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1661)
2025-04-28
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 866.
2025-04-28
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1661-1662)
2025-04-28
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025-04-24
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
2025-04-24
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-75.
2025-04-24
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-75.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.866 pass?
HR.866 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 23%.
What does HR.866 do?
Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study on the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
Who sponsored HR.866?
HR.866 was sponsored by Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 866 EH: Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 866 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act . 2. Study of risks posed by certain routers and modems (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a study of the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a covered country. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (c) Consultation within Department In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with appropriate bureaus and offices within the Department of Commerce. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered country The term covered country means a country specified in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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