H.R. 866: ROUTERS Act
H.R. 866 status: Introduced.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialRemoving Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study on the national security risks posed by consumer routers and modems (including devices that combine a modem and router) and pr...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Strengthens national security in consumer technology sectors.
- Encourages development of more secure, trusted hardware alternatives.
Risks
- Potential for future supply chain disruptions if findings lead to bans.
- May increase consumer costs for routers and modems if market competition is limited.
Society
Benefits
- Increases awareness of foreign surveillance risks in personal devices.
- Enhances long-term cybersecurity protections for private citizens.
Risks
- Possible public anxiety regarding current device security status.
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Findings from the mandated report may provide the basis for future legislative or executive action that could restrict specific consumer electronic imports.
The bill is limited to a study and report; it does not grant authority for enforcement or hardware bans.
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