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NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

H.R. 1766 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1766119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/03/2025REP. OBERNOLTER-CA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.32 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS

2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Obernolte, Jay (R-CA) (Introduced 03/03/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.32 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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CommitteesSenate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action07/15/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (03/03/2025)

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. 

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1766 EH: NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1766

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act.

2.Policy development and cybersecurity (a)Office of policy development and cybersecurityPart 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:

106.Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (a)EstablishmentThere shall be within the NTIA an office to be known as the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Office). (b)Associate AdministratorThe head of the Office shall be an Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Associate Administrator), who shall report to the Assistant Secretary. (c)Duties (1)In generalThe Associate Administrator shall oversee and conduct national communications and information policy analysis and development for the internet and communications technologies. (2)Particular dutiesIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Associate Administrator shall— (A)develop, analyze, and advocate for market-based policies that promote innovation, competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth in the communications, media, and technology markets; (B)conduct studies, as delegated by the Assistant Secretary or required by Congress, on how individuals in the United States access and use the internet, wireline and wireless telephony, mass media, other digital services, and video services; (C)coordinate transparent, consensus-based, multistakeholder processes to create guidance for and to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies with respect to the internet and other communications networks; (D)promote increased collaboration between security researchers and providers of communications services and software system developers; (E)perform such duties as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate relating to the program for preventing future vulnerabilities established under section 8(a) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(a)); (F)advocate for policies that promote the security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents of communications networks while fostering innovation, including policies that promote secure communications network supply chains; (G)at the direction of the Assistant Secretary, present security of the digital economy and infrastructure and cybersecurity policy efforts before the Commission, Congress, and elsewhere; (H)provide advice and assistance to the Assistant Secretary in carrying out the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters, including the evaluation of the impact of cybersecurity matters pending before the Commission, other Federal agencies, and Congress; (I)in addition to the duties described in subparagraph (H), perform such other duties regarding the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate; (J)develop policies to accelerate innovation and commercialization with respect to advances in technological understanding of communications technologies; (K)identify barriers to trust, security, innovation, and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including access to capital and other resources, and ways to overcome such barriers; (L)provide public access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, consistent with the protection of classified information; (M)strengthen collaboration on and coordination of policies relating to innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including policies focused on the needs of small businesses and rural communities— (i)within the Department of Commerce; (ii)between the Department of Commerce and State government agencies, as appropriate; and (iii)between the Department of Commerce and the Commission or any other Federal agency the Assistant Secretary determines to be necessary; and (N)solicit and consider feedback from small and rural communications service providers, as appropriate.. (b)Transitional rules (1)Redesignation of associate administrator; continuation of service (A)RedesignationThe position of Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA is hereby redesignated as the position of Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity. (B)Continuation of serviceThe individual serving as Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA on the date of the enactment of this Act shall become, as of such date, the Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity. (2)NTIA definedIn this subsection, the term NTIA means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1766 IH: NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1766IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 3, 2025Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Ms. McClellan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act.2.Policy development and cybersecurity(a)Office of policy development and cybersecurityPart 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:106.Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity(a)EstablishmentThere shall be within the NTIA an office to be known as the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Office).(b)Associate AdministratorThe head of the Office shall be an Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Associate Administrator), who shall report to the Assistant Secretary.(c)Duties(1)In generalThe Associate Administrator shall oversee and conduct national communications and information policy analysis and development for the internet and communications technologies.(2)Particular dutiesIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Associate Administrator shall—(A)develop, analyze, and advocate for market-based policies that promote innovation, competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth in the communications, media, and technology markets;(B)conduct studies, as delegated by the Assistant Secretary or required by Congress, on how individuals in the United States access and use the internet, wireline and wireless telephony, mass media, other digital services, and video services;(C)coordinate transparent, consensus-based, multistakeholder processes to create guidance for and to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies with respect to the internet and other communications networks;(D)promote increased collaboration between security researchers and providers of communications services and software system developers;(E)perform such duties as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate relating to the program for preventing future vulnerabilities established under section 8(a) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(a));(F)advocate for policies that promote the security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents of communications networks while fostering innovation, including policies that promote secure communications network supply chains;(G)at the direction of the Assistant Secretary, present security of the digital economy and infrastructure and cybersecurity policy efforts before the Commission, Congress, and elsewhere;(H)provide advice and assistance to the Assistant Secretary in carrying out the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters, including the evaluation of the impact of cybersecurity matters pending before the Commission, other Federal agencies, and Congress;(I)in addition to the duties described in subparagraph (H), perform such other duties regarding the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate;(J)develop policies to accelerate innovation and commercialization with respect to advances in technological understanding of communications technologies;(K)identify barriers to trust, security, innovation, and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including access to capital and other resources, and ways to overcome such barriers;(L)provide public access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, consistent with the protection of classified information;(M)strengthen collaboration on and coordination of policies relating to innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including policies focused on the needs of small businesses and rural communities—(i)within the Department of Commerce; (ii)between the Department of Commerce and State government agencies, as appropriate; and(iii)between the Department of Commerce and the Commission or any other Federal agency the Assistant Secretary determines to be necessary; and(N)solicit and consider feedback from small and rural communications service providers, as appropriate..(b)Transitional rules(1)Redesignation of associate administrator; continuation of service(A)RedesignationThe position of Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA is hereby redesignated as the position of Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity.(B)Continuation of serviceThe individual serving as Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA on the date of the enactment of this Act shall become, as of such date, the Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity.(2)NTIA definedIn this subsection, the term NTIA means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 1766 : NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1766IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act.2.Policy development and cybersecurity(a)Office of policy development and cybersecurityPart 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:106.Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity(a)EstablishmentThere shall be within the NTIA an office to be known as the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Office).(b)Associate AdministratorThe head of the Office shall be an Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Associate Administrator), who shall report to the Assistant Secretary.(c)Duties(1)In generalThe Associate Administrator shall oversee and conduct national communications and information policy analysis and development for the internet and communications technologies.(2)Particular dutiesIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Associate Administrator shall—(A)develop, analyze, and advocate for market-based policies that promote innovation, competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth in the communications, media, and technology markets;(B)conduct studies, as delegated by the Assistant Secretary or required by Congress, on how individuals in the United States access and use the internet, wireline and wireless telephony, mass media, other digital services, and video services;(C)coordinate transparent, consensus-based, multistakeholder processes to create guidance for and to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies with respect to the internet and other communications networks;(D)promote increased collaboration between security researchers and providers of communications services and software system developers;(E)perform such duties as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate relating to the program for preventing future vulnerabilities established under section 8(a) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(a));(F)advocate for policies that promote the security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents of communications networks while fostering innovation, including policies that promote secure communications network supply chains;(G)at the direction of the Assistant Secretary, present security of the digital economy and infrastructure and cybersecurity policy efforts before the Commission, Congress, and elsewhere;(H)provide advice and assistance to the Assistant Secretary in carrying out the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters, including the evaluation of the impact of cybersecurity matters pending before the Commission, other Federal agencies, and Congress;(I)in addition to the duties described in subparagraph (H), perform such other duties regarding the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate;(J)develop policies to accelerate innovation and commercialization with respect to advances in technological understanding of communications technologies;(K)identify barriers to trust, security, innovation, and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including access to capital and other resources, and ways to overcome such barriers;(L)provide public access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, consistent with the protection of classified information;(M)strengthen collaboration on and coordination of policies relating to innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including policies focused on the needs of small businesses and rural communities—(i)within the Department of Commerce; (ii)between the Department of Commerce and State government agencies, as appropriate; and(iii)between the Department of Commerce and the Commission or any other Federal agency the Assistant Secretary determines to be necessary; and(N)solicit and consider feedback from small and rural communications service providers, as appropriate..(b)Transitional rules(1)Redesignation of associate administrator; continuation of service(A)RedesignationThe position of Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA is hereby redesignated as the position of Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity.(B)Continuation of serviceThe individual serving as Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA on the date of the enactment of this Act shall become, as of such date, the Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity.(2)NTIA definedIn this subsection, the term NTIA means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 1766 RH: NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 141119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1766[Report No. 119–175]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 3, 2025Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Ms. McClellan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJune 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act.2.Policy development and cybersecurity(a)Office of policy development and cybersecurityPart 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:106.Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity(a)EstablishmentThere shall be within the NTIA an office to be known as the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Office).(b)Associate AdministratorThe head of the Office shall be an Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity (in this section referred to as the Associate Administrator), who shall report to the Assistant Secretary.(c)Duties(1)In generalThe Associate Administrator shall oversee and conduct national communications and information policy analysis and development for the internet and communications technologies.(2)Particular dutiesIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Associate Administrator shall—(A)develop, analyze, and advocate for market-based policies that promote innovation, competition, consumer access, digital inclusion, workforce development, and economic growth in the communications, media, and technology markets;(B)conduct studies, as delegated by the Assistant Secretary or required by Congress, on how individuals in the United States access and use the internet, wireline and wireless telephony, mass media, other digital services, and video services;(C)coordinate transparent, consensus-based, multistakeholder processes to create guidance for and to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies with respect to the internet and other communications networks;(D)promote increased collaboration between security researchers and providers of communications services and software system developers;(E)perform such duties as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate relating to the program for preventing future vulnerabilities established under section 8(a) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(a));(F)advocate for policies that promote the security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents of communications networks while fostering innovation, including policies that promote secure communications network supply chains;(G)at the direction of the Assistant Secretary, present security of the digital economy and infrastructure and cybersecurity policy efforts before the Commission, Congress, and elsewhere;(H)provide advice and assistance to the Assistant Secretary in carrying out the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters, including the evaluation of the impact of cybersecurity matters pending before the Commission, other Federal agencies, and Congress;(I)in addition to the duties described in subparagraph (H), perform such other duties regarding the policy responsibilities of the NTIA with respect to cybersecurity policy matters as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate;(J)develop policies to accelerate innovation and commercialization with respect to advances in technological understanding of communications technologies;(K)identify barriers to trust, security, innovation, and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including access to capital and other resources, and ways to overcome such barriers;(L)provide public access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, consistent with the protection of classified information;(M)strengthen collaboration on and coordination of policies relating to innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies, including policies focused on the needs of small businesses and rural communities—(i)within the Department of Commerce; (ii)between the Department of Commerce and State government agencies, as appropriate; and(iii)between the Department of Commerce and the Commission or any other Federal agency the Assistant Secretary determines to be necessary; and(N)solicit and consider feedback from small and rural communications service providers, as appropriate..(b)Transitional rules(1)Redesignation of associate administrator; continuation of service(A)RedesignationThe position of Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA is hereby redesignated as the position of Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity.(B)Continuation of serviceThe individual serving as Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development at the NTIA on the date of the enactment of this Act shall become, as of such date, the Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity.(2)NTIA definedIn this subsection, the term NTIA means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.June 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (16)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/03/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/04/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/04/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/30/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-175.
06/30/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-175.
06/30/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
07/14/2025House floor actionsMr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/14/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3214-3215)
07/14/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1766.
07/14/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1766.
07/14/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
07/14/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3214)
07/14/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/15/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Display TitleNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedNTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

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Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee07/15/2025 Referred To
House - Energy and Commerce Committee06/30/2025 Reported By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee03/04/2025 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee03/03/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (10)

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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