ROUTERS Act

Summary

Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act or the ROUTERS Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce, in consultation with 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 provide the results of the study to Congress. The study must address devices developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons (i.e., individuals and entities) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.   

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Timeline

1. 24 January 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 March 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 2 June 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.

   Source: Calendars

5. 2 June 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-25.

   Source: Committee

6. 2 June 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-25.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

3 official files

• Reported to Senate

  Reported to Senate · EN · 2 June 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 January 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 January 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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