Secure Equipment Act of 2021

The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop reviewing or approving applications for network equipment from companies deemed a national security threat. This law effectively bans the use of telecommunications hardware from specific foreign firms, such as Huawei and ZTE, within U.S. communication networks. For everyday citizens, this means that future smartphones, routers, and wireless infrastructure will be restricted to manufacturers that meet federal security standards, aiming to protect personal data and national infrastructure from potential foreign surveillance or interference.