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Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-906| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish and publicly maintain a list of entities holding FCC authorizations or licenses that are connected to foreign adversaries. The primary goal is to increase transparency regarding the ownership and control of U.S. communications infrastructure by entities linked to designated "covered countries." This initiative aims to address potential national security concerns arising from such foreign influence. Initially, within 120 days of enactment, the FCC must publish a list of entities holding specific licenses, such as those for spectrum use or cable landing, where a covered entity holds a reportable equity or voting interest, or is deemed by a national security agency to exert control. Subsequently, within 18 months, the FCC is required to issue new rules to gather information on all other types of FCC authorizations or licenses. This will allow for the identification of additional entities with reportable foreign adversary ownership. Once these rules are established, the FCC must add these newly identified entities to the public list within one year. The Commission is also mandated to update this comprehensive list annually to ensure its accuracy and relevance. For the purposes of this Act, a covered entity includes the government of a designated "covered country," an entity organized under its laws, or a subsidiary thereof.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9236
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-820
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-73.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 906.
Apr 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)
Apr 28, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)
Apr 28, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-259
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9236
    Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-820
    Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-73.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666: 1)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 906.


  • April 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)


  • April 28, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)


  • April 28, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 29, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-259
    Held at the desk.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • S 119-259: Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
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Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-906| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This legislation directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish and publicly maintain a list of entities holding FCC authorizations or licenses that are connected to foreign adversaries. The primary goal is to increase transparency regarding the ownership and control of U.S. communications infrastructure by entities linked to designated "covered countries." This initiative aims to address potential national security concerns arising from such foreign influence. Initially, within 120 days of enactment, the FCC must publish a list of entities holding specific licenses, such as those for spectrum use or cable landing, where a covered entity holds a reportable equity or voting interest, or is deemed by a national security agency to exert control. Subsequently, within 18 months, the FCC is required to issue new rules to gather information on all other types of FCC authorizations or licenses. This will allow for the identification of additional entities with reportable foreign adversary ownership. Once these rules are established, the FCC must add these newly identified entities to the public list within one year. The Commission is also mandated to update this comprehensive list annually to ensure its accuracy and relevance. For the purposes of this Act, a covered entity includes the government of a designated "covered country," an entity organized under its laws, or a subsidiary thereof.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9236
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-820
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-73.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 906.
Apr 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)
Apr 28, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)
Apr 28, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-259
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9236
    Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-820
    Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-73.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1665-1666: 1)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 906.


  • April 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)


  • April 28, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1665)


  • April 28, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 29, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-259
    Held at the desk.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • S 119-259: Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCaribbean areaChinaCorporate finance and managementCubaForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesIranLatin AmericaLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastNorth KoreaRussiaVenezuela