Menendez, Joyce Bill to Strengthen Communications Security Passed by House Energy and Commerce Committee

Menendez, Joyce Bill to Strengthen Communications Security Passed by House Energy and Commerce Committee | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez Skip to content Close Home About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob Close Mobile Site Search SEARCH Congressman Rob Menendez About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob ES Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU ES Home News Press Releases April 09, 2025 Menendez, Joyce Bill to Strengthen Communications Security Passed by House Energy and Commerce Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and John Joyce, M.D.’s (PA-13) bipartisan bill, the Communications Security Act , was passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill strengthens the cybersecurity of critical telecommunications infrastructure by permanently establishing a Federal Communications Commission (“ FCC ”) advisory council to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. “As cyberattacks and threats continue to rise across the country and globally, we have an obligation to protect our national security and defend against them,” said Rep. Rob Menendez. “This bill will ensure that we continue the important work of safeguarding vital telecommunications systems, giving national security, law enforcement, and emergency services personnel the resources they need to protect our communities against cyberattacks and widespread disruptions.” “Adversarial nations have been allowed to take advantage of the vulnerabilities in our critical communications infrastructure for far too long, threatening the systems that we rely on every day," said Rep. John Joyce, M.D. “I am proud to see the Communications Security Act pass out of Committee in a bipartisan manner, and I look forward to seeing this swiftly pass on the House floor.” The bill would require the FCC to permanently establish the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council, whose broad membership of communications stakeholders advises the FCC on issues related to public safety and homeland security, including: the reliability of communications systems and infrastructure, 911 and the transition to Next Generation 911, emergency alerting, and national security and emergency preparedness communications. Congressman Menendez serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Subcommittees on Communications and Technology, Energy, and the Environment. Print Email Share Previous Article Next Article About Services News Contact Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo