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Transparency of Foreign Ownership in Communication Companies

This new law requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a list of telecommunication companies with foreign ownership from specific countries. This aims to increase transparency and public awareness about entities that might influence their communication and data security.
Key points
The FCC will publish a list of telecommunication companies where at least 10% of equity is owned by entities from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.
The list will be updated at least annually, allowing citizens to stay informed about changes in company ownership.
The act aims to enhance national security by identifying entities that could pose a risk to communication networks.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9236
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2022-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9236.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FCC will publish a list of telecommunication companies where at least 10% of equity is owned by entities from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.
  • The list will be updated at least annually, allowing citizens to stay informed about changes in company ownership.
  • The act aims to enhance national security by identifying entities that could pose a risk to communication networks.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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