Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

HR 1149 requires the U.S. government to monitor and report on the use of Huawei and ZTE telecommunications equipment in allies' 5G networks and U.S. embassy systems. It mandates annual reports detailing which countries use untrusted equipment, which carriers are affected, and plans to replace such technology. The bill also adds new SEC disclosure rules for companies using Huawei/ZTE equipment, requiring them to report details about network usage, replacements, and future plans. These provisions directly affect U.S. allies with defense agreements, U.S. embassies, and telecommunications companies operating in the U.S. or with U.S. ties. The law aims to promote "trusted" telecommunications infrastructure through transparency and reporting, without specifying new funding or penalties.