Bill > HR3278

This bill amends the existing U.S. criminal code to increase penalties for computer fraud offenses involving critical infrastructure and establishes sanctions against foreign persons who attempt to access critical infrastructure with the intent to harm U.S. national security or the safety of U.S. citizens. Specifically, the bill introduces a new penalty of 30 years to life imprisonment for computer-related offenses targeting critical infrastructure, which is defined under a previous law. The bill also authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that knowingly attempt to access critical infrastructure, including blocking their financial assets in the U.S. and making them ineligible for U.S. visas or entry. These sanctions can be waived for up to 180 days if the President certifies to congressional committees that doing so is vital to national security interests. The bill provides detailed implementation guidelines, including a requirement for the President to develop regulations within 90 days of enactment and to notify congressional committees about these regulations. The legislation defines key terms like "knowingly," "foreign person," and "critical infrastructure" to provide clarity and scope to its provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3278/all-info