To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish prohibitions with respect to SIM boxes, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10705, titled "To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish prohibitions with respect to SIM boxes, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Jefferson Shreve, a Republican from Indiana. The stated purpose of the bill, as indicated by its title, is to create new rules or restrictions concerning the use of "SIM boxes." The specific details of these prohibitions and the broader aims of the bill are not yet publicly available.
At this stage, H.R. 10705 has just been introduced and has not progressed further in the legislative process. The next steps would involve the bill being referred to a committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted on. If it passes out of committee, it would then be eligible for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Without the full text of the bill, it is not possible to determine who specifically might be affected by these potential prohibitions or the precise nature of those effects.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10705 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10705, titled "To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish prohibitions with respect to SIM boxes, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Jefferson Shreve, a Republican from Indiana. The stated purpose of the bill, as indicated by its title, is to create new rules or restrictions concerning the use of "SIM boxes." The specific details of these prohibitions and the broader aims of the bill are not yet publicly available. At this stage, H.R. 10705 has just been introduced and has not progressed further in the legislative process. The next steps would involve the bill being referred to a committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted on. If it passes out of committee, it would then be eligible for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Without the full text of the bill, it is not possible to determine who specifically might be affected by these potential prohibitions or the precise nature of those effects.
- Has H.R. 10705 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10705 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10705?
- H.R. 10705 was sponsored by Rep. Jefferson Shreve [R-IN6] (Republican-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10705?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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