Bill · S. 244· Senate(119-S-244)
ROUTERS Act
- Introduced
- 1/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/2/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "ROUTERS Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to perform a specific study. The study focuses on national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It specifically looks at consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine both. This applies to devices designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a "covered country." The Secretary must submit the results of this study to specific House and Senate committees within one year of the Act's enactment.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill directs a study to identify national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities in consumer hardware.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires the Secretary to submit the findings of the study to specific House and Senate committees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security Risk Assessment: The bill seeks to identify risks and vulnerabilities in consumer hardware (Section 2(a)). This could help protect people by understanding threats posed by devices from "covered countries."
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Congressional Oversight: The Secretary is required to submit a report to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Section 2(b)). This ensures that the findings of the study are shared with legislative leaders.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-25.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
- 3/12/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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