House Bill 7257
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out activities to develop, secure, and effectively implement fifth generation information and communications technology within the Department of Defense.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7257
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the telecommunications infrastructure of DOD, including, among other things, to develop a capability to communicate clearly and authoritatively about threats by foreign actors.
June 18, 2020
06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:44:09 AM