Washington, D.C. — The Energy and Commerce Committee advanced proposals today that will enhance the security of American networks and protect our vital infrastructure from relying on equipment sourced from our adversaries. In a Subcommittee markup, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee forwarded to the Full Committee four pieces of legislation. 

As Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said: “Failure to address these challenges not only jeopardizes our economic competitiveness and national security but also risks ceding ground to an adversarial power intent on reshaping the global order in its favor. 

“That’s why I’m proud of the impressive bills on today’s agenda, which address these issues and continue the bipartisan tradition of the Energy and Commerce Committee.” 

Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) also added: “China is aggressively trying to overtake the United States as the global leader in communications and technology. 

“They export their heavily subsidized equipment to developing countries, try to dominate international standards forums, and can exploit security vulnerabilities in equipment to spy on Americans and disrupt our networks. 

“As Americans increasingly rely on connectivity in everyday life, the security of the equipment they use becomes paramount. 

“Given the known vulnerabilities in many technologies produced by companies with ties to the CCP, it is imperative to take steps to mitigate the widespread availability of this equipment." 

Legislative vote summary: 

• H.R. 2864, the Countering CCP Drones Act, led by Rep. Stefanik, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 21 Yeas to 0 Nays. 
• H.R. 820, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, led by Rep. Stefanik, was forwarded, as amended, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 22 Yeas to 0 Nays. 
• H.R. 1513, the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhancing Networks (FUTURE) Networks Act, led by Rep. Matsui, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23 Yeas to 0 Nays. 
• H.R. 7589, Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act, led by Rep. Latta, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full Committee by a roll call vote of 23 Yeas to 0 Nays.