ROUTERS Act

Bill 119 hr 866, also known as the "Consumer Device Security Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the national security risks associated with consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router. The study will be conducted by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.

The purpose of the study is to assess the potential threats posed by these consumer devices to national security. This includes examining the vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors, such as hackers or foreign governments, to compromise the security of the devices and potentially gain access to sensitive information.

The study will also evaluate the current practices and standards for securing consumer routers, modems, and modem-router devices. This includes assessing the effectiveness of existing security measures and identifying any gaps or weaknesses that need to be addressed. Overall, the goal of the Consumer Device Security Act is to better understand the risks posed by consumer devices to national security and to develop recommendations for improving the security of these devices. By conducting this study, policymakers hope to enhance the protection of sensitive information and infrastructure from potential cyber threats.