HR 866 · Passed House · 04-29-25
ROUTERS Act
What does the ROUTERS Act do?
HR 866 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Robert E. Latta (R-OH). The ROUTERS Act directs the Department of Commerce to study the national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities posed by consumer routers, modems, and combined modem-router devices that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a 'covered country' — which the bill defines by cross-reference to 10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(2) as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Commerce must report findings to Congress within one year.
Did HR 866 pass? Where it stands
As of August 30, 2026, HR 866 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on April 28, 2025
Outlook: Uphill
Key provisions
- National Security Study on Foreign-Linked Routers
- Commerce must study national security risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities from consumer routers, modems, and combined modem-router devices made by entities owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a 'covered country' (10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(2): China, Iran, North Korea, Russia)
- Report to Congress due within 1 year of enactment covering the study results
Last updated August 8, 2026