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H.R. 3344: Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

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H.R. 3344: Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

117th Congress · introduced 2021-05-19 · International Affairs · Latest: Star Print ordered on the bill.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2021-05-19 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 133 (2022): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, HR3344 (2022-04-27), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Star Print ordered on the bill. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

Plain summary

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues. Assistance provided under this bill shall be available to projects in a country that falls below certain gross domestic product per capita thresholds and is (1) a NATO member state that shares a border with Russia, or (2) a European country that has not participated in or aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A project located in such a country shall be eligible for assistance if the project (1) improves telecommunications networks; (2) is inclusive, transparent, economically viable, sustainable, supplied only with secure equipment and services, and compliant with international standards and laws; and (3) does not use equipment or services from China or Russia or replaces such equipment or services. To support eligible projects, the State Department shall provide diplomatic and political support and shall also encourage international financial institutions to provide investment support. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and other specified federal agencies shall also provide project support, such as feasibility studies and finance-related support, as necessary. The State Department must also appoint, from among its existing personnel, an International Telecommunication Union Security Campaign Director. The director must, among other duties, lead efforts to promote candidates for elections at the International Telecommunication Union who will support and defend democratic values, internet freedom, and telecommunication security.

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Official text

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · 35 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), August Pfluger (R-TX), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Michael R. Turner (R-OH), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Tom Cole (R-OK), Ed Case (D-HI), Joseph D. Morelle (D-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), John H. Rutherford (R-FL), Trent Kelly (R-MS), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ami Bera (D-CA), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] reported raising $5.9 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (2)
Bill
A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).
Securities
Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong117-hr3344 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117