Bill · H.R. 1766· House(119-HR-1766)
NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Jay Obernolte
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act," proposes to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. It seeks to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA. The Office will be led by an Associate Administrator who reports to the Assistant Secretary. This official is tasked with overseeing national communications and information policy analysis for the internet and communications technologies. Additionally, the bill involves redesignating an existing Associate Administrator position to fit this new office.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill establishes a dedicated office to coordinate cybersecurity policies and increase network resilience.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The bill explicitly tasks the new office with advocating for policies that promote economic growth in technology markets.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill mandates strengthening policy coordination specifically focused on the needs of small businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Economic Growth and Access: The Associate Administrator is tasked with developing policies that promote competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, and economic growth within technology markets (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(A)).
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Improved Cybersecurity and Privacy: The Office will coordinate processes to create guidance and support the development of cybersecurity and privacy policies for the internet and communications networks (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(C)).
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Enhanced Network Security: The bill mandates advocating for policies that increase the security and resilience of communications networks against cybersecurity incidents (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(F)).
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Support for Small Businesses and Rural Communities: The Office is directed to strengthen policy coordination that focuses on the needs of small businesses and rural communities (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(M)).
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Increased Transparency and Information Sharing: The Associate Administrator is responsible for providing public access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance regarding innovation and commercialization (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(L)).
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Research on Digital Access: The Office will conduct studies on how individuals in the United States access and use various digital services, including the internet and mass media (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Data Security Risks: While the bill aims to provide public access to data, it notes this must be done consistent with the protection of classified information (Section 2(a)(c)(2)(L)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Consumer Protection+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5Improves Internet Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 7/15/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 7/14/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3214)
- DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1766.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1766.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3214-3215)
- Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/30/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-175.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
- 3/4/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia