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Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

Public Law 116-129 · S. 893 · 116th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Mar 23, 2020 · Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)

Cosponsors (10): Sen. Richard Burr,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

This bill requires the President, in consultation with relevant federal agencies, to develop a strategy to secure and protect U.S. fifth and future generations (5G) systems and infrastructure.

Such strategy, to be known as the National Strategy to Secure 5G and Next Generation Wireless Communications, shall (1) ensure the security of 5G wireless communications systems and infrastructure within the United States; (2) assist mutual defense treaty allies, strategic partners, and other countries in maximizing the security of 5G systems and infrastructure; and (3) protect the competitiveness of U.S. companies, privacy of U.S. consumers, and integrity of standards-setting bodies.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 2881Identical bill

    Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.

  1. Mar 23, 2020Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 116-129.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Mar 16, 2020FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Mar 11, 2020FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. Mar 9, 2020FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
  9. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  10. Mar 5, 2020FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. Mar 4, 2020FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  12. FloorFloor · The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
  13. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  14. Dec 19, 2019CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-184.
  16. Jul 24, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  17. Mar 27, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  18. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 1510SenateSen. John CornynR-TX· offered Mar 4, 2020Agreed to

    In the nature of a substitute.

    Mar 4, 2020: Amendment SA 1510 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.