H.R. 10453

Communications and Technology Transparency Act of 2026

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Sec. 4. Updating of list

Section 2(d) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(d)) is amended—

(1) in paragraph (1), by striking periodically update and inserting update, not less frequently than once every 6 months,;

(2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

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(2) Monitoring of determinations

(A) In general. The Commission shall monitor the making or reversing of the determinations described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c) in order to place additional information and communications technology or services on the list published under subsection (a) or to remove information and communications technology or services from such list in accordance with subparagraph (B).

(B) Removal. In the case of the reversal by an agency that made a determination that provided a basis for the Commission to make a determination under subsection (b)(1) with respect to any information and communications technology or service, the Commission shall, after providing notice and opportunity for comment, adopt an order removing such technology or service from the list published under subsection (a) not later than 180 days after receiving notice of such reversed determination from the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, if—

(i) the head of such agency provides notice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information of such reversed determination and the related reasoning;

(ii) the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information provides notice of such reversed determination, and the related reasoning, to the Commission;

(iii) no other determination described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c) (other than such reversed determination) continues to provide a basis for inclusion on such list; and

(iv) the Commission determines, after considering any comments provided during the opportunity for comment, and irrespective of such reversed determination, that such technology or service does not pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.

(3) in paragraph (3)—

(A) by striking not updated and inserting unchanged; and

(B) by striking updates and inserting changes.