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Network Equipment Transparency Act
Recent Bills/Network Equipment Transparency Act

Network Equipment Transparency Act

IntroducedN/A
Passed Senate10 months ago
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Senate
House
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSupply chainTelephone and wireless communication
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Why This Matters

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate how the supply chain for telecommunications equipment impacts internet service deployment.

If you want better internet service in your area, this bill could help make that happen.
Who this affects
internet users · telecommunications companies · communities seeking internet access
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to study how network equipment affects internet service availability.
  2. 2It aims to improve the deployment of advanced telecommunications services across the country.
  3. 3The bill does not force companies to provide more data than they already do.
  4. 4The findings from this evaluation could lead to better policies for internet access.
Read the detailed summary

Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report biennially on the impact of network equipment availability on the deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities (i. e., broadband). This assessment must be included in the FCC’s reports on the state of the communications marketplace, which are submitted to Congress and published publicly every other year.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Senate
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IntroducedJan 16, 2025
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SenateNov 4, 2025
HouseCurrent

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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