Sheri Biggs(R-SC)
Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026. It requires the Secretary of Defense to start a Department-wide audit within 180 days to find covered cellular modules in defense systems and infrastructure. These covered modules include those from specific restricted entities, entities controlled by the People's Republic of China, or those posing an unacceptable supply-chain risk. The Secretary must report findings and mitigation plans to congressional defense committees over a period not to exceed 6 years. Additionally, the Comptroller General must review and report on the implementation and effectiveness of these activities.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill mandates a Department of Defense audit and mitigation plan to identify and remove risky foreign cellular modules from critical defense systems.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation requires regular reporting to congressional defense committees regarding audit findings and mitigation progress.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Enhancing the cybersecurity of Department of Defense infrastructure directly contributes to the security and operational safety of military personnel and veterans.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill requires cost estimates and resource requirements for mitigation measures, leading to necessary federal spending on hardware and software replacements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): The Secretary of Defense is required to audit systems critical to military mobility, logistics, and installation security to assess cybersecurity risks, which helps protect our military infrastructure.
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Section 2(b): The Secretary must report to congressional committees on mitigation measures like rip-and-replace programs, software remediation, and supply-chain substitution, holding officials accountable for cleaning up risky technology.
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Section 2(c): The Comptroller General must submit a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the mitigation activities, giving the people an independent check on how well the job is being done.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(b): The bill requires cost estimates and resource requirements for mitigation measures, which means taxpayer money will likely need to be spent on replacing hardware and software.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires regular reporting to congressional defense committees regarding audit findings and mitigation progress.Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight by requiring the Secretary of Defense and the Comptroller General to conduct extensive audits and reports on military infrastructure.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill mandates a Department of Defense audit and mitigation plan to identify and remove risky foreign cellular modules from critical defense systems.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Enhancing the cybersecurity of Department of Defense infrastructure directly contributes to the security and operational safety of military personnel and veterans.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill requires cost estimates and resource requirements for mitigation measures, leading to necessary federal spending on hardware and software replacements.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House