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S. 503 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. (D-CO) (Introduced 02/10/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.30 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee |
| Latest Action | 11/10/2025 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (02/10/2025)
Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report biennially on the impact of network equipment availability on the deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities (i.e., broadband). This assessment must be included in the FCC’s reports on the state of the communications marketplace, which are submitted to Congress and published publicly every other year.
119 S503 ES: Network Equipment Transparency Act U.S. Senate 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. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 503IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act.2.Telecommunications supply chain consideration(a)In generalSection 13(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)assess, to the extent that data is available to the Commission, how the availability of network equipment may have impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability during the applicable reporting period;.(b)Rule of constructionNothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) shall be construed to require any provider of advanced telecommunications capability to provide the Federal Communications Commission more information than was required for the purpose of section 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163) as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.(c)Technical and conforming amendmentsSection 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163), as amended by subsection (a), is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking (3) and inserting (4); and(B)in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking (4) and inserting (5);(2)in subsection (c), by striking (b)(4) and inserting (b)(5); and(3)in subsection (d)(3), by striking (b)(3) and inserting (b)(4).Passed the Senate November 4, 2025.Secretary
119 S503 IS: Network Equipment Transparency Act U.S. Senate 2025-02-10 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. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 503IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 10, 2025Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act.2.Telecommunications supply chain consideration(a)In generalSection 13(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)assess, to the extent that data is available to the Commission, how the availability of network equipment may have impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability during the applicable reporting period;.(b)Rule of constructionNothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) shall be construed to require any provider of advanced telecommunications capability to provide the Federal Communications Commission more information than was required for the purpose of section 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163) as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.(c)Technical and conforming amendmentsSection 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163), as amended by subsection (a), is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking (3) and inserting (4); and(B)in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking (4) and inserting (5);(2)in subsection (c), by striking (b)(4) and inserting (b)(5); and(3)in subsection (d)(3), by striking (b)(3) and inserting (b)(4).
119 S503 RS: Network Equipment Transparency Act U.S. Senate 2025-09-29 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. IICalendar No. 171119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 503[Report No. 119–66]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 10, 2025Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationSeptember 29, 2025Reported by Mr. Cruz, without amendmentA BILLTo direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act.2.Telecommunications supply chain consideration(a)In generalSection 13(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)assess, to the extent that data is available to the Commission, how the availability of network equipment may have impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability during the applicable reporting period;.(b)Rule of constructionNothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) shall be construed to require any provider of advanced telecommunications capability to provide the Federal Communications Commission more information than was required for the purpose of section 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163) as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.(c)Technical and conforming amendmentsSection 13 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 163), as amended by subsection (a), is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking (3) and inserting (4); and(B)in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking (4) and inserting (5);(2)in subsection (c), by striking (b)(4) and inserting (b)(5); and(3)in subsection (d)(3), by striking (b)(3) and inserting (b)(4).September 29, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/10/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 05/21/2025 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 09/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-66. |
| 09/29/2025 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-66. |
| 09/29/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 171. |
| 11/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 11/04/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7904-7905; text: CR S7905) |
| 11/07/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 11/10/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 11/10/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | NET Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | NET Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Network Equipment Transparency Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | NET Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | Network Equipment Transparency Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | NET Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Network Equipment Transparency Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 09/29/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 05/21/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 02/11/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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