Securing National Security Systems from Chinese Optical Transceivers Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5548, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Dave McCormick. Its stated purpose is to prevent the federal government from purchasing certain optical transceivers. The specific types of optical transceivers covered by this prohibition are not detailed in the information provided, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published.
The legislation, if enacted, would affect federal agencies that procure optical transceivers. It would also potentially impact companies that manufacture or supply these components to the federal government. The bill aims to restrict the use of federal funds for the acquisition of particular optical transceiver products.
S. 5548 has just been introduced in the Senate and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally presented for consideration. From this point, it would typically proceed to committee review, where it could be amended, debated, and potentially voted upon. If it passes the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5548 do?
- This bill, S. 5548, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Dave McCormick. Its stated purpose is to prevent the federal government from purchasing certain optical transceivers. The specific types of optical transceivers covered by this prohibition are not detailed in the information provided, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. The legislation, if enacted, would affect federal agencies that procure optical transceivers. It would also potentially impact companies that manufacture or supply these components to the federal government. The bill aims to restrict the use of federal funds for the acquisition of particular optical transceiver products. S. 5548 has just been introduced in the Senate and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally presented for consideration. From this point, it would typically proceed to committee review, where it could be amended, debated, and potentially voted upon. If it passes the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
- Has S. 5548 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5548. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5548?
- S. 5548 was sponsored by Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5548?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (24 Sep 2026).
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