United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 7708 — Defend COVID Research from Hackers Act

Last action — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To authorize the imposition of sanctions on certain foreign persons that have threatened the national security, foreign policy, public health, or economic health or financial stability of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Civil actions and liability Computer security and identity theft Congressional oversight Economic performance and conditions Emergency medical services and trauma care Foreign property Fraud offenses and financial crimes Intellectual property Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Right of privacy Sanctions Subversive activities Trade secrets and economic espionage Visas and passports War and emergency powers International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7708 do?
To authorize the imposition of sanctions on certain foreign persons that have threatened the national security, foreign policy, public health, or economic health or financial stability of the United States, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7708?
HR 7708 is sponsored by Kevin McCarthy (R).
What is the current status of HR 7708?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7708?
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