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Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
12/15/2023, 4:02 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5522
The Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5522, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of foreign surveillance spyware. The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the development, sale, or use of spyware for the purpose of conducting surveillance on individuals or entities in the United States.
The bill outlines specific criteria for determining which individuals and entities would be subject to sanctions, including those who have knowingly engaged in the development or sale of spyware for surveillance purposes, as well as those who have used spyware to target US persons or entities. Sanctions could include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions.
The legislation also calls for the establishment of a list of individuals and entities involved in foreign surveillance spyware activities, which would be maintained by the Department of State. This list would be updated regularly and made available to the public. Overall, the Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act aims to deter foreign actors from engaging in surveillance activities against US persons and entities, and to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
The bill outlines specific criteria for determining which individuals and entities would be subject to sanctions, including those who have knowingly engaged in the development or sale of spyware for surveillance purposes, as well as those who have used spyware to target US persons or entities. Sanctions could include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions.
The legislation also calls for the establishment of a list of individuals and entities involved in foreign surveillance spyware activities, which would be maintained by the Department of State. This list would be updated regularly and made available to the public. Overall, the Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act aims to deter foreign actors from engaging in surveillance activities against US persons and entities, and to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 5522
Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
This bill authorizes the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on (1) foreign companies that develop, maintain, own, sell, lease, license, or otherwise make available spyware that allows for the targeting of U.S. government officials or personnel of the intelligence community; (2) foreign persons who sell such foreign spyware; and (3) foreign government officials (or those acting on their behalf) who use such foreign spyware.
Current Status of Bill HR 5522
Bill HR 5522 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2023. Bill HR 5522 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HR 5522's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5522
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5522
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5522
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