Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1345

119th Congress

Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chip Roy

Representative

Republican

TX-21

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act establishes a new office within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop policies related to internet and communications technologies. The office will focus on promoting innovation, competition, security, and the commercialization of new communications technologies.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act establishes a new office within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop policies related to internet and communications technologies. The office will focus on promoting innovation, competition, security, and the commercialization of new communications technologies.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act This bill establishes the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to analyze and develop policies related to internet and communications technologies. Specific activities of the office include, for example, developing policies that promote (1) innovation, competition, and other elements of the communications, media, and technology markets; (2) security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents while fostering innovation; and (3) commercialization of communications technologies.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA to analyze and develop policies for internet and communications technologies
Directs the office to promote innovation, competition, and security in the communications, media, and technology markets
Requires the office to develop policies that support the commercialization of new communications technologies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect a wide range of industries and consumers who rely on internet and communications technologies. The new office could shape policies that impact technology companies, service providers, and everyday internet and device users by setting priorities around innovation, security, and market competition.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovations

Computer security and identity theft

Computers and information technology

Department of Commerce

Executive agency funding and structure

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Internet, web applications, social media

Technology transfer and commercialization

Telephone and wireless communication

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1345, 119th Congress (2025). "Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1345