United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 6029 — Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-269.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 27, 2012. Enacted.

Summary

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to increase the maximum fine for economic espionage (i.e., stealing or obtaining, duplicating or conveying, or buying or possessing trade secrets without authorization, intending or knowing that the offense will benefit any foreign government, foreign instrumentality, or foreign agent) committed by individuals (from $500,000 to $5 million) or by organizations (from $10 million to $10 million or 3 times the value of the stolen trade secret to the organization). Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to offenses relating to the transmission of a stolen trade secret outside of the United States or economic espionage in order to reflect the intent of Congress that penalties for such offenses reflect the seriousness of, and potential and actual harm caused by, such offenses and provide adequate deterrence. Directs the Commission to: (1) consider the extent to which such guidelines and statements appropriately account for the simple misappropriation of a trade secret; (2) consider whether additional enhancements are appropriate to account for any transmission of a stolen trade secret outside of the United States and any such transmission that is committed for the benefit of a foreign government, instrumentality, or agent; and (3) ensure reasonable consistency with other relevant directives, guidelines and statements, and related federal statutes.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-269.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H7559; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/30/2012 H7453-7454)

  6. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6029.

  8. Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7453-7455)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. S.AMDT.3406 Amendment SA 3406 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  12. S.AMDT.3406 Amendment SA 3406 proposed by Senator Merkley for Senator Kohl. (consideration: CR S8229-8230; text: CR S8229-8230)In the nature of a substitute.

  13. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8229-8230)

  14. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.

  15. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2012 H5506)

  17. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5619)

  18. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  19. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6029.

  20. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5506-5507)

  21. Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  22. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443.

  23. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-610.

  24. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  25. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6029 do?
Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to increase the maximum fine for economic espionage (i.e., stealing or obtaining, duplicating or conveying, or buying or possessing trade secrets without authorization, intending or knowing that the offense will benefit any foreign government, foreign instrumentality, or foreign agent) committed by individuals (from $500,000 to $5 million) or by organizations (from $10 million to $10 million or 3 times the value of the stolen trade secret to the organization). Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to offenses relating to the transmission of a stolen trade secret outside of the United States or economic espionage in order to reflect the intent of Congress that penalties for such offenses reflect the seriousness of, and potential and actual harm caused by, such offenses and provide adequate deterrence. Directs the Commission to: (1) consider the extent to which such guidelines and statements appropriately account for the simple misappropriation of a trade secret; (2) consider whether additional enhancements are appropriate to account for any transmission of a stolen trade secret outside of the United States and any such transmission that is committed for the benefit of a foreign government, instrumentality, or agent; and (3) ensure reasonable consistency with other relevant directives, guidelines and statements, and related federal statutes.
Who sponsors HR 6029?
HR 6029 is sponsored by Lamar Smith (R).
What is the current status of HR 6029?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 27, 2012. Enacted.
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