House Backs Permanent FCC Council on Network Security
Passes measure to formalize advisory group focused on network security and reliability.
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2025 – The House on Tuesday passed legislation to make permanent a key Federal Communications Commission advisory council.
The bill, H.R. 1717, the Communications Security Act, codifies in law the FCC’s existing Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council. While CSRIC has operated by charter since 2009, the bill gives it permanent statutory authority and formalizes its structure and membership requirements.
The bill was one of several telecommunications measures debated on the House floor Monday, six of which passed. Action on H.R. 1717 was temporarily postponed before winning approval Tuesday afternoon by a 380–33 vote under suspension of the rules.
Member discussion