LEGISLATION/H.R. 1766

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

119-HR-1766119th CongressIntroduced Mar 3, 2025Science, Technology, Communications

Market Probability

No market

Status

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Signed

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23](R-CA-23)

1 cosponsor

Summary

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

This bill establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to analyze and develop policies related to internet and communications technologies.

Specific activities of the office include, for example, developing policies that promote (1) innovation, competition, and other elements of the communications, media, and technology markets; (2) security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents while fostering innovation; and (3) commercialization of communications technologies.

The existing Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development within NTIA must be redesignated as Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and must serve as head of the office.

Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyDepartment of CommerceExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communication

Actions (16)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jul 15, 2025Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.