Bill · H.R. 906· House(119-HR-906)
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 1/31/2025
- Last activity
- 4/29/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Wittman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create and publish a public list on its website. This list will identify entities holding certain FCC licenses or authorizations that have ownership or control by a covered entity. A covered entity includes governments or organizations from a covered country. The FCC must update this list at least once a year. The act also requires the FCC to create rules to identify other entities with similar foreign ownership for inclusion on the list.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill directly aims to improve government transparency by publishing information on foreign ownership.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
Increased transparency could help identify vulnerabilities and improve cybersecurity.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+1
Increased transparency regarding foreign ownership could indirectly improve consumer protection.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
Business owners might face increased compliance costs.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-1
The need to comply with information requests could slightly increase the administrative burden on small businesses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency: The FCC is required to publish a list of entities with foreign ownership or control on its internet website, which provides public information about who holds certain communications authorizations. (Section 2(a))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1Improves Small Business Support-1
- 4/29/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 4/28/2025
- 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. (text: CR H1665)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 906.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 4/24/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-73.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 1/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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