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US S4857

US S4857
SPIES Act Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes Act


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Introduced
07/30/2024
In Committee
07/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to eliminate the period of limitations for certain offenses, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes Act (SPIES Act), eliminates the statute of limitations for certain offenses related to espionage, including violations of Section 951 (acting as an unregistered foreign agent) and Section 794 (gathering or delivering defense information to aid a foreign government) of Title 18 of the United States Code. Additionally, the bill removes the statute of limitations for violations of Section 1425 (procurement of citizenship or naturalization unlawfully) if the offense was committed to facilitate a violation of Section 951.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/30/2024)

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