Communications Security Act

H.R. 1370, the Communications Security Act, would formally establish a permanent advisory council to provide the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with expert recommendations on strengthening the security and reliability of the nation’s communication networks. The council would be composed of a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from the telecommunications industry, academic institutions, and federal, state, local, and tribal governments. For the average citizen, this bill aims to ensure that the infrastructure supporting cell phones, internet, and emergency services is better protected against outages and cyber threats through consistent, high-level coordination between the government and the private sector.