NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

H.R. 1766 would establish an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a division of the Department of Commerce. This new office would be responsible for analyzing and developing policies related to internet and communications technologies, addressing areas that affect how Americans use technology and stay secure online.

The office would focus on three main areas: promoting innovation and competition in communications and technology markets, ensuring security and resilience against cyber attacks while still encouraging technological advancement, and supporting the commercialization of new communications technologies. These efforts would aim to balance protecting consumers and infrastructure from cyber threats with fostering the development of new technologies and services.

The bill would redesignate the existing Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development within NTIA as the Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity, who would lead this new office. This change would elevate the focus on cybersecurity and policy coordination within the federal government's technology oversight.

The bill passed the House in March 2025 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in July 2025, where it currently awaits further consideration. If enacted, it would formalize how the federal government approaches policy development for internet technologies and cybersecurity at a time when these issues increasingly affect American businesses and households.