Posts - Bill - HR 1717 Communications Security Act
house 02/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a council through the Federal Communications Commission that will provide expert advice on improving the security, reliability, and compatibility of our communications networks. This group will bring together industry leaders, government representatives, and public interest experts to ensure our communications systems are strong and trustworthy.
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HR 1717 - Communications Security Act
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moderate 02/27/2025
Setting up a council sounds sensible, as long as it’s more than just a talk shop with lobbyists on repeat.
moderate 02/27/2025
A two-year report cycle? Sure, oversight is good—if it’s not buried under piles of government mumbo jumbo.
moderate 02/27/2025
Improving network security is smart, but let’s keep an eye on who’s really calling the shots behind the scenes.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
If the FCC starts deciding who’s ‘not trusted,’ you can bet innocent companies will get caught in the dragnet.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Security and fairness in our networks? About time Congress remembered the internet is for the people, not just profits.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Security is important, but this smells like another power grab dressed up as national defense.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Finally, a bill that says ‘trust but verify’—especially when it comes to tech giants and shady foreign players.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Creating a council to keep Big Telecom honest? That's the kind of watchdog we need, not just another corporate lapdog.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Another committee? Just what we need—more government babysitting industry that’s already innovating.