To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish prohibitions with respect to SIM boxes, and for other purposes.
Establishes prohibitions with respect to SIM boxes under the Communications Act of 1934.
In the House Energy and Commerce Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Federal communications law can set rules for communications-related conduct. The bill would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish prohibitions involving SIM boxes, though it does not specify which conduct would be prohibited.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Prohibit certain SIM-box conduct
The bill would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish prohibitions with respect to SIM boxes.
The bill would place limits on SIM-box-related conduct in federal communications law. The specific conduct covered by those limits is not stated.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Shreve with 2 original cosponsorsReferred to Energy and Commerce
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 1, 2026ENERGY & COMMERCE NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 4, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Shreve’s record: sponsored 19 bills this Congress. 2 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Robert MenendezD-NJ-8ORIGINAL
- Suhas SubramanyamD-VA-10ORIGINAL
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