119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 23, 2026
H.R. 9917In Committee
Democrats require tech companies to maintain shutdown capabilities.
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted (D-CA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Jul 23, 2026
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In plain English
The bill would require certain entities to maintain the technical capability to shut down specific technologies, as amended in the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced the bill, which was referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Sponsor
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Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
D-CA-36
Cosponsors (1)
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Activity timeline
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Introduced in House
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All 3 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 23
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 23
Introduced in House
Jul 23
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
0 Democrats · 1 Republican
Republicans (1)
Moran, NathanielTX-01
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