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US HR4551

RANSOMWARE Act Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act


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Introduced
07/20/2021
In Committee
07/20/2022
Crossed Over
07/28/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006 to provide for reporting with respect to cross-border complaints in- volving ransomware or other cyber-related attacks, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies (RANSOMWARE) Act, amends the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006 to require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to submit a biennial report to Congress on cross-border complaints related to ransomware or other cyber-related attacks committed by individuals, companies, or governments in Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran. The report must include details on the Commission's use of its authority under the U.S. SAFE WEB Act, trends in cross-border complaints, cooperation with foreign agencies, and recommendations for legislation to enhance the Commission's mission and U.S. cybersecurity.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/28/2022)

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