By John Eggerton, Multichannel News, 10-20-21
The House has passed four communications-related bills including one that would expand the ban on suspect tech. All four passed out of the House Energy & Commerce Committee last summer by voice vote, meaning none were controversial. They all must still be passed by the Senate to make it to President Joe Biden‘s desk.
The “Secure Equipment Act of 2021” (HR 3919) – sponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) – would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from approving any wireless equipment authorization for a tech company on the list of companies that pose a national security risk. That list currently includes Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE. » Read More