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H.R. 3919 (117th): Secure Equipment Act of 2021

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To ensure that the Federal Communications Commission prohibits authorization of radio frequency devices that pose a national security risk.

Sponsor and status

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Steve Scalise

Sponsor. Representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Nov 2, 2021
Length: 2 pages
Introduced
Jun 15, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Nov 11, 2021

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on November 11, 2021.

Law
Pub.L. 117-55
Cosponsors

22 Cosponsors (11 Republicans, 11 Democrats)

Source
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Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 1790: Secure Equipment Act of 2021

Ordered Reported on Aug 4, 2021. 88% incorporated. (compare text)

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History

Jun 15, 2021
 
Introduced

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Jun 30, 2021
 
Considered by Communications and Technology

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Jul 21, 2021
 
Ordered Reported

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Oct 15, 2021
 
Text Published

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Oct 19, 2021
 
Reported by House Committee on Energy and Commerce

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Oct 20, 2021
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Oct 28, 2021
 
Passed Senate

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.

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Nov 11, 2021
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 3919 (117th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 3919. This is the one from the 117th Congress.

This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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