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US S1294

US S1294
Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022


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Introduced
04/21/2021
In Committee
04/21/2021
Crossed Over
12/21/2022
Passed
12/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/05/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of United States persons, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of United States persons, if such theft is reasonably likely to result in, or has materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States. The bill requires the President to submit periodic reports identifying such foreign persons and the nature of their trade secret theft. The sanctions that can be imposed include blocking of property, inclusion on the Entity List, prohibitions on financial transactions, and visa restrictions. The President can waive the sanctions if it is in the national interest of the United States.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 117-336. (on 01/05/2023)

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