Bills · S 2480
INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2480Telephone and wireless communicationGovernment studies and investigations
Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act
INTRO JUL 28· LAST ACTION JUL 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly promotes government transparency regarding a critical aspect of modern life: the security of our telecommunications systems. These systems underpin everything from emergency services to daily communication and commerce. By making the "U.S. Telecommunications Insecurity 2022" report public, voters can directly see what the government knows about potential vulnerabilities in our phone and internet networks.
If this bill becomes law, the public will have access to information that could influence discussions about national security, infrastructure investment, and consumer protection in the digital age. If it doesn't pass, the decision to release the unclassified report remains solely with the Department of Homeland Security, meaning the public may not see the full report, or may not see it at all, leaving a gap in public understanding of these vital security issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to publicly release the "U.S. Telecommunications Insecurity 2022" report.
This ensures public access to government findings on telecom security.
PROVISION 02
The report must be released in full, meaning no parts of the unclassified document can be withheld.
This prevents selective disclosure and ensures complete transparency of the unclassified information.
PROVISION 03
The report must be released within 30 days after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear and quick deadline for the public disclosure of the report.
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6 EVENTSJUL 29
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
JUL 29
Received in the House.
JUL 29
Held at the desk.
JUL 28
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2480
Congress119th
StatusIntroduced
IntroducedJul 28, 2025
Last actionJul 29, 2025
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INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025
Senate BillS 2480Telephone and wireless communicationGovernment studies and investigations
Telecom Cybersecurity Transparency Act
INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 29, 2025
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