Securing Global Telecommunications Act
Summary
The Securing Global Telecommunications Act aims to develop a strategy to promote secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide. It focuses on countering the influence of companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party, such as Huawei, and supporting U.S. companies in the telecommunications sector. The Act mandates reports on malign influence at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and opportunities for multilateral coordination.
Expected Effects
This act will likely lead to increased U.S. government efforts to promote secure telecommunications infrastructure globally. It will also result in greater scrutiny of Chinese and Russian influence in international telecommunications organizations. The act could also lead to increased collaboration with allies to counter untrusted vendors.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security by reducing reliance on potentially compromised telecommunications infrastructure.
- Increased competitiveness of U.S. telecommunications companies in the global market.
- Improved international cooperation on telecommunications security.
- Promotion of trusted and secure technologies in developing countries and emerging economies.
- Protection of American national security interests within the International Telecommunication Union.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased tensions with China and Russia due to the focus on countering their influence.
- Risk of alienating developing countries that rely on Chinese telecommunications infrastructure.
- Possible increased costs for countries switching to trusted vendors.
- The strategy's effectiveness depends on the willingness of other countries to cooperate.
- Potential for delays or inefficiencies in the implementation of the strategy.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare. Specifically, it falls under Congress's power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) and to enact laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18). The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).