House OKs O-RAN, 911 NDAA Amendments
The House approved on a voice vote Wednesday an en bloc amendment to the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (HR-4350) that includes the 911 Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act (see 2109210083). HR-2351 would change classification of public…
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safety call-takers and dispatchers to "protective service.” Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., sought to attach HR-2351’s text to HR-4350. The en bloc amendment also included a proposal from Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., to require the State Department to report to Congress on the “national security implications” of open radio access networks. An en bloc amendment up for House consideration includes language from Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., to attach his Promoting U.S. Wireless Leadership Act (HR-3003). Another amendments package includes text from Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., to prohibit federal agencies from requiring or supporting tech companies’ efforts to add back doors or other security vulnerabilities. Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., will get a vote on her proposal for a report on feasibility of an interagency U.S.-Taiwan working group to cooperate on chip supply issues.