Gus M. Bilirakis
Representative for Florida · Republican · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding. I rise today in strong support of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation that will save lives by ensuring continued access to stem cell, bone marrow, and cord blood transplants for patients across our Nation.”
“I am grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working together to advance this important piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, Representative Smith of New Jersey has done an outstanding job over the years. He has done a great job leading this particular bill. He works on bills, Mr.”
“For far too long, medically retired servicemembers wounded in combat have been forced to forfeit a portion of the retirement pay they earned simply because they also receive VA disability compensation, and that is wrong. That is the so-called wounded veteran tax, and it is fundamentally unjust.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his leadership and thank him for this great package that will support our veterans. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. First and foremost, this legislation delivers long-overdue justice by including key provisions of my Major Richard Star Act.”
“I appreciate it so very much, and I thank the chairman for his leadership. It enhances mental health services, expands care in rural communities, improves transition assistance for servicemembers entering civilian life, and modernizes VA facilities to better serve future generations. The SPEAKER pro tempore.”
“Most importantly, this bill honors the legacy of Major Richard Star, who fought tirelessly to correct this injustice before his passing. His determination has brought us to this moment, and today, we have the opportunity to continue that fight on behalf of thousands of deserving veterans.”
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“``(D) Penalties for pre-authorization defaults.--In adopting rules for any new covered funding award, the Commission shall set a penalty for pre-authorization defaults of at least $9,000 per violation and may not limit the base forfeiture to an amount less than 30 percent of the applicant's total support, unless the Commission demonstrates the need for lower penalties in a particular instance.''. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) and the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
“``(C) Evaluation of proposal.--The Commission shall evaluate a proposal described in subparagraph (B) against-- ``(i) reasonable and well-established technical, financial, and operational standards, including the technical standards adopted by the Commission in orders of the Commission relating to Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection (WC Docket No. 19-195) (or orders of the Commission relating to modernizing any successor collection) for purposes of entities that must report broadband availability coverage; and ``(ii) the applicant's history of complying with requirements in the Commission and [[Page H1663]] other government broadband deployment funding programs.”
“``(B) Qualifications described.--An applicant for a new covered funding award shall include in the initial application a proposal containing sufficient detail and documentation for the Commission to ascertain that the applicant possesses the technical, financial, and operational capabilities, and has a reasonable business plan, to deploy the proposed network and deliver services with the relevant performance characteristics and requirements defined by the Commission and as pledged by the applicant.”
“``(2) Commission rulemaking.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to establish a vetting process for applicants for, and other recipients of, a new covered funding award. ``(3) Contents.-- ``(A) In general.--In promulgating rules under paragraph (2), the Commission shall provide that, consistent with principles of technology neutrality, the Commission will only award covered funding to applicants that can demonstrate that they meet the qualifications in subparagraph (B).”
“254) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(m) Vetting of High-Cost Fund Recipients.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `covered funding' means any new offer of high-cost universal service program funding, including funding provided through a reverse competitive bidding mechanism provided under this section, for the deployment of a broadband-capable network and the provision of supported services over the network; and ``(B) the term `new covered funding award' means an award of covered funding that is made based on an application submitted to the Commission on or after the date on which rules are promulgated under paragraph (2).”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2399) to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 2399 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. VETTING PROCESS FOR PROSPECTIVE HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND APPLICANTS. Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.”
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I urge a ``yes'' vote on this particular vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 866, as amended. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 866, the ROUTERS Act, led by Chairman Latta, my good friend. Nearly everyone in America has a router or a modem in their home, but these devices can have security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by our adversaries, unfortunately. The ROUTERS Act would direct the Department of Commerce to study the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities posed by routers and modems produced by companies with ties to foreign adversaries. This study will help Congress understand the security of these devices. This legislation passed by voice vote last Congress, and I urge my colleagues to support it once again. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill. [[Page H1662]] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”
“(c) Consultation Within Department.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with appropriate bureaus and offices within the Department of Commerce. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means a country specified in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) and the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
“(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a covered country. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 866) to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 866 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act'' or the ``ROUTERS Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY OF RISKS POSED BY CERTAIN ROUTERS AND MODEMS.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Latta and Ranking Member Matsui for this very important, vital bill. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2482, as amended. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Latta), the chairman of the Energy Committee and my good friend, a legislative machine in my opinion.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2482, as amended, the NTIA Reauthorization Act, led by my good friend, Chairman Latta. Mr. Speaker, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration plays a critical role in today's communications ecosystem, but Congress has not reauthorized NTIA since 1992. The NTIA Reauthorization Act ensures that NTIA has the tools it needs for today's needs. It elevates the head of the NTIA to an Undersecretary of Commerce to reflect the important role that NTIA plays. It eliminates unnecessary reports, codifies two critical offices, and authorizes NTIA for 2 years. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2482, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”
“701 et seq.) and other Federal laws related to international telecommunications and information policy; and ``(11) carry out any other duties of the NTIA with respect to international telecommunications and information policy that the Under Secretary may designate.''. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) and the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
“``(c) Duties.--The Associate Administrator shall, at the direction of the Under Secretary-- [[Page H1660]] ``(1) in coordination with the Secretary of State, conduct analysis of, review, and formulate international telecommunications and information policy; ``(2) present on international telecommunications and information policy-- ``(A) before the Commission, Congress, and others; and ``(B) in coordination with the Secretary of State, before international telecommunications bodies, including the International Telecommunication Union; ``(3) conduct or obtain analysis on economic and other aspects of international telecommunications and information policy; ``(4) formulate, and recommend to the Under Secretary, polices and plans with respect to preparation for and participation in international telecommunications and information policy activities; ``(5) in coordination with the Secretary of State, coordinate NTIA and interdepartmental economic, technical, operational, and other preparations related to participation by the United States in international telecommunications and information policy conferences and negotiations; ``(6) ensure NTIA representation with respect to international telecommunications and information policy meetings and the activities related to preparation for such meetings; ``(7) in coordination with the Secretary of State, coordinate with Federal agencies and private organizations engaged in activities involving international telecommunications and information policy matters and maintain cognizance of the activities of United States signatories with respect to related treaties, agreements, and other instruments; ``(8) provide advice and assistance related to international telecommunications and information policy to other Federal agencies charged with responsibility for international negotiations, to strengthen the position and serve the best interests of the United States in the conduct of negotiations with foreign nations; ``(9) provide advice and assistance to the Under Secretary with respect to evaluating the international impact of matters pending before the Commission, other Federal agencies, and Congress; ``(10) carry out, at the request of the Secretary, the responsibilities of the Secretary under the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 (47 U.S.C.”
“TITLE III--OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SEC. 301. OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. Part A of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 901 et seq.), as amended by the preceding provisions of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 107. OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the NTIA an Office of International Affairs (in this section referred to as the `Office'). ``(b) Head of Office.-- ``(1) In general.--The head of the Office shall be an Associate Administrator for International Affairs (in this section referred to as the `Associate Administrator'). ``(2) Requirement to report.--The Associate Administrator shall report to the Under Secretary (or a designee of the Under Secretary).”
“``(2) Requirement to report.--The Associate Administrator shall report to the Under Secretary (or a designee of the Under Secretary). ``(c) Duties.--The Associate Administrator shall, at the direction of the Under Secretary-- ``(1) carry out responsibilities under section 103(b)(2)(A) (relating to frequency assignments for radio stations belonging to and operated by the United States), make frequency allocations for frequencies that will be used by such stations, and develop and maintain techniques, databases, measurements, files, and procedures necessary for such allocations; ``(2) carry out responsibilities under section 103(b)(2)(K) (relating to establishing policies concerning spectrum assignments and use by radio stations belonging to and operated by the United States) and provide Federal agencies with guidance to ensure that the conduct of telecommunications activities by such agencies is consistent with such policies; ``(3) represent the interests of Federal agencies in the process through which the Commission and the NTIA jointly determine the National Table of Frequency Allocations, and coordinate with the Commission in the development of a comprehensive long-range plan for improved management of all electromagnetic spectrum resources; ``(4) appoint the chairpersons of and provide secretariat functions for the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee; ``(5) carry out responsibilities under section 103(b)(2)(B) (relating to authorizing a foreign government to construct and operate a radio station at the seat of Government of the United States) and assign frequencies for use by such stations; ``(6) provide advice and assistance to the Under Secretary and coordinate with the Associate Administrator for International Affairs in carrying out spectrum management aspects of the international policy responsibilities of the NTIA, including spectrum-related responsibilities under section 103(b)(2)(G); ``(7) carry out spectrum-related responsibilities under section 103(b)(2)(H) (relating to coordination of the telecommunications activities of the executive branch and assistance in the formulation of policies and standards for such activities); ``(8) carry out spectrum-related responsibilities under section 103(b)(2)(Q) (relating to certain activities with respect to telecommunications resources); and ``(9) carry out any other duties of the NTIA with respect to spectrum policy that the Under Secretary may designate.''.”
“1306(c)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``fiscal years 2021 and 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024''. (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. TITLE II--OFFICE OF SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT SEC. 201. OFFICE OF SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT. Part A of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 106. OFFICE OF SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the NTIA an Office of Spectrum Management (in this section referred to as the `Office'). ``(b) Head of Office.-- ``(1) In general.--The head of the Office shall be an Associate Administrator for Spectrum Management (in this section referred to as the `Associate Administrator').”
“(B) Certain submission requirements.--At the time when the Under Secretary submits a report required by paragraph (1) to the committees described in such paragraph, the Under Secretary shall submit any portion of such report that relates to a report described in paragraph (2)(C) to each committee of Congress not described in paragraph (1) to which such report would (without regard to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph) be required to be submitted. (5) Applicability.--Paragraph (1), and the amendments made by paragraph (3), shall apply beginning on January 1 of the first calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Extension of Certain Audit and Reporting Requirements.--Section 902(c)(4)(A) of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (47 U.S.C.”
“(4) Satisfaction of underlying reporting requirements.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the publication and submission of a report as required by paragraph (1) in the first quarter of a calendar year shall be treated as satisfying any requirement to publish or otherwise make publicly available or to submit to Congress or to a committee of Congress a report described in paragraph (2) for the fiscal year ending most recently before the beginning of such quarter.”
“1725(a)(1)) is amended-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Not later than 1 year'' and all that follows through ``shall--'' and inserting the following: ``For the first fiscal year in which the Under Secretary awards grants under section 60304(d)(1), and each fiscal year thereafter in which the Under Secretary awards grants under such section, the Under Secretary shall--''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by inserting ``in the first quarter of the first calendar year that begins after the end of such fiscal year,'' before ``submit''; and (II) by striking ``, for the year covered by the report''.”
“1307(c)(2)(C)) is amended-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i)-- (I) by striking ``Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter,'' and inserting ``In the first quarter of each calendar year,''; and (II) by inserting ``, for the fiscal year ending most recently before the beginning of such quarter,'' after ``a report''; and (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``for the previous year''. (B) Report on digital equity grant programs.--Section 60306(a)(1) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (47 U.S.C.”
“(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (47 U.S.C. 906(a)(1)(A)(i)) were available for the fiscal year described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the report required by section 9202(a)(1)(G) of such Act (47 U.S.C. 906(a)(1)(G)). (C) If the Under Secretary awarded grants under section 60304(d)(1) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (47 U.S.C. 1723(d)(1)) in the fiscal year described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the report required by section 60306(a)(1)(A) of such Act (47 U.S.C. 1725(a)(1)(A)). (3) Timing of underlying reporting requirements.-- (A) Report of office of internet connectivity and growth.-- Section 903(c)(2)(C) of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (47 U.S.C.”
“(b) Consolidated Annual Report.-- (1) In general.--In the first quarter of each calendar year, the Under Secretary shall publish on the website of the NTIA and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains the reports described in paragraph (2) for the fiscal year ending most recently before the beginning of such quarter. (2) Reports described.--The reports described in this paragraph are the following: (A) The report required by section 903(c)(2)(C) of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (47 U.S.C. 1307(c)(2)(C)). (B) If amounts in the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund established by section 9202(a)(1)(A)(i) of the William M.”
“(5) Effect on authority.--Nothing in this subsection or the amendments made by this subsection may be construed to expand or contract the authority of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, the NTIA, or the Commission. (6) Other reports.--Nothing in this subsection or the amendments made by this subsection may be construed to prohibit or otherwise prevent the Secretary, the Under Secretary, the NTIA, or the Commission from producing any additional reports otherwise within the authority of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, the NTIA, or the Commission, respectively.”
“(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (47 U.S.C. 906(a)(1)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (ii), by redesignating subclauses (I), (II), and (III) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and conforming the margins of such clauses accordingly; and (B) by striking ``Reports to congress'' and all that follows through ``For each fiscal year'' and inserting ``Annual report to congress.--For each fiscal year''. (4) Report to president.--Section 105(a) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 904(a)) is amended-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).”
“SEC. 102. NTIA CONSOLIDATED REPORTING ACT. (a) Elimination of Certain Outdated or Completed Reporting Requirements.-- (1) BTOP quarterly report.--Section 6001(d) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C. 1305(d)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; and''; [[Page H1659]] (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (4). (2) Certain reports required by national telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Sections 154, 155, and 156 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act are repealed. (3) Initial report required by section 9202(a)(1)(G) of the ndaa for fiscal year 2021.--Section 9202(a)(1)(G) of the William M.”
“(16) Infrastructure investment and jobs act.--The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) is amended-- (A) in section 27003, by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''; (B) in division F-- (i) in section 60102-- (I) in subsection (a)(2)(A), by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; (II) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; and (III) in subsection (h)-- (aa) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``assistant secretary'' and inserting ``under secretary''; and (bb) in paragraph (5)(B)(iii), by striking ``assistant secretary'' and inserting ``under secretary''; (ii) in title III-- (I) in section 60302(5), by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; and (II) in section 60305(d)(2)(B)(ii), by striking ``assistant secretary'' and inserting ``under secretary''; (iii) in section 60401(a)(2), by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; and (iv) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''; and (C) in division J, in title I, in the matter under the heading ``distance learning, telemedicine, and broadband program'' under the heading ``Rural Utilities Service'' under the heading ``RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS'', by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' and inserting ``Under Secretary''.”
“(15) Consolidated appropriations act, 2021.--The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended-- (A) in title IX of division N-- (i) in section 902(a)(2), in the heading, by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; (ii) in section 905-- (I) in subsection (a)(1), in the heading, by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; (II) in subsection (c)(3)(B), in the heading, by striking ``assistant secretary'' and inserting ``under secretary''; and (III) in subsection (d)(2)(B), in the heading, by striking ``assistant secretary'' and inserting ``under secretary''; and (iii) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears (except the place such term appears in section 905(a)(13)(E)) and inserting ``Under Secretary''; and (B) in title IX of division FF-- (i) in section 903(g)(2), in the heading, by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; and (ii) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''.”
“(12) Ray baum's act of 2018.--The RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018 (division P of Public Law 115-141; 132 Stat. 348) is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''. (13) Secure and trusted communications networks act of 2019.--Section 8 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607) is amended-- (A) in subsection (c)(1), in the heading, by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; and (B) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''. (14) Title 51, united states code.--Section 50112(3) of title 51, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''.”
“1305) is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''. (11) Middle class tax relief and job creation act of 2012.--Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) is amended-- (A) in section 6001 (47 U.S.C. 1401)-- (i) by striking paragraph (4); (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (32) as paragraphs (4) through (31), respectively; and (iii) by inserting after paragraph (31), as so redesignated, the following: ``(32) Under secretary.--The term `Under Secretary' means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.''; and (B) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''.”
“921 note; title X of Public Law 114- 74) is amended-- (A) in section 1002(1), in the heading, by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; and (B) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''. (9) Warning, alert, and response network act.--Section 606 of the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act (47 U.S.C. 1205) is amended-- (A) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''; and (B) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking ``for7Communications'' and inserting ``for Communications''. (10) American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009.-- Section 6001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C.”
“(6) Unlocking consumer choice and wireless competition act.--Section 2(b) of the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (17 U.S.C. 1201 note; Public Law 113-144) is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the Department of Commerce'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information''. (7) Communications satellite act of 1962.--Section 625(a)(1) of the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 (47 U.S.C. 763d(a)(1)) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Commerce''. (8) Spectrum pipeline act of 2015.--The Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2015 (47 U.S.C.”
“575(d)(2)) is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the Department of Commerce'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information''. (4) Agriculture improvement act of 2018.--Section 6212 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 950bb-6) is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(1), in the heading, by striking ``Assistant secretary'' and inserting ``Under secretary''; and (B) by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place the term appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''. (5) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1201(a)(1)(C) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information of the Department of Commerce'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information''.”
“5316 note; Public Law 95-567) is amended by striking ``The position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, established in Department of Commerce Organization Order Numbered 10-10 (effective March 26, 1978),'' and inserting ``The position of Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, established under section 103(a) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 902(a)),''. (2) Communications act of 1934.--Section 344(d)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 344(d)(2)) is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' and inserting ``Under Secretary''. (3) Homeland security act of 2002.--Section 1805(d)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.”
“(2) Assigned functions.--Section 103(b)(2) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 902(b)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, some of which were'' before ``transferred to the Secretary''; and (B) in subparagraph (M), by inserting ``, publish reports,'' after ``studies''. (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in the amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) may be construed to expand or contract the authority of the Commission. (d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Public telecommunications financing act of 1978.-- Section 106(c) of the Public Telecommunications Financing Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.”
“(c) Authorities and Responsibilities.-- (1) Coordination of executive branch views on matters before the federal communications commission.--Section 105(a)(1) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 904(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``to ensure that the conduct'' and inserting the following: ``to ensure that-- ``(A) the conduct''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) the views of the executive branch on matters presented to the Commission are, consistent with section 103(b)(2)(J)-- ``(i) appropriately coordinated; and ``(ii) reflective of executive branch policy.''.”
“[[Page H1658]] (5) Executive schedule.-- (A) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in section 5314, by adding at the end the following: ``Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.''; and (ii) in section 5315, in the item relating to the Assistant Secretaries of Commerce, by striking ``(11)'' and inserting ``(10)''. (B) Effective date.--The amendment made by subparagraph (A) (establishing the annual rate of the basic pay of the Under Secretary) shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.”
“(3) Continuation in office.--The individual serving as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the individual serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act may serve as the Under Secretary and the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, respectively, on and after that date without the need for renomination or reappointment. (4) References.--Any reference in a law, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information shall, on and after the date of the enactment of this Act, be deemed to be a reference to the Under Secretary.”
“(2) Continuation of civil actions.--This subsection, and the amendments made by this subsection, shall not abate any civil action commenced by or against the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information before the date of the enactment of this Act, except that the Under Secretary shall be substituted as a party to the action on and after such date.”
“902(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Deputy under secretary.--The Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information shall-- ``(A) be the principal policy advisor of the Under Secretary; ``(B) perform such other functions as the Under Secretary shall from time to time assign or delegate; and ``(C) act as Under Secretary during the absence or disability of the Under Secretary or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Under Secretary.''.”
“(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 151 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act is amended by striking ``$17,600,000 for fiscal year 1992 and $17,900,000 for fiscal year 1993'' and inserting ``$57,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2026''. (b) Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.-- (1) Under secretary; deputy under secretary.-- (A) Under secretary.--The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 901 et seq) is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretary'' each place it appears and inserting ``Under Secretary''. (B) Deputy under secretary.--Section 103(a) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C.”
“Reauthorization of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. Sec. 102. NTIA Consolidated Reporting Act. TITLE II--OFFICE OF SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT Sec. 201. Office of Spectrum Management. TITLE III--OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Sec. 301. Office of International Affairs. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) NTIA.--The term ``NTIA'' means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (3) Under secretary.--The term ``Under Secretary'' means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. TITLE I--REAUTHORIZATION SEC. 101. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION ACT.”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2482) to reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 2482 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2025'' or the ``NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2025''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. TITLE I--REAUTHORIZATION Sec. 101.”
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, again, I commend Representative James for his great work on this particular bill. It is very necessary. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on the bill, obviously, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2444. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. James), my good friend and a very effective Member of Congress.”
“By mapping and monitoring our supply chains and mitigating future vulnerabilities, we will also secure our global leadership in the advancement and development of emerging technologies. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for this particular bill, H.R. 2444, and I reserve the balance of my time.”