Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act

This bill prohibits provision of U.S. foreign assistance, except for military assistance, to countries that use foreign commercial spyware to target U.S. persons. If the President certifies to Congress that extraordinary circumstances or national security priorities exist warranting the provision of foreign aid to that country, such prohibition may be waived.

Bill 118 hr 5440, also known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the growing concern of foreign commercial spyware being used to target and surveil American citizens.

The bill aims to combat the use of spyware by foreign entities for malicious purposes, such as stealing personal information, monitoring communications, and conducting surveillance. It seeks to protect the privacy and security of Americans by prohibiting the sale, distribution, and use of foreign commercial spyware within the United States.

Under this legislation, individuals and companies found to be in violation of the law could face significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute those who engage in the use of foreign commercial spyware. Overall, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act is designed to safeguard the rights and freedoms of American citizens from the threats posed by foreign entities seeking to exploit their personal information and privacy.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 5440
Introduced on
2023-09-13
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act

This bill prohibits provision of U.S. foreign assistance, except for military assistance, to countries that use foreign commercial spyware to target U.S. persons. If the President certifies to Congress that extraordinary circumstances or national security priorities exist warranting the provision of foreign aid to that country, such prohibition may be waived.

Bill 118 hr 5440, also known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the growing concern of foreign commercial spyware being used to target and surveil American citizens.

The bill aims to combat the use of spyware by foreign entities for malicious purposes, such as stealing personal information, monitoring communications, and conducting surveillance. It seeks to protect the privacy and security of Americans by prohibiting the sale, distribution, and use of foreign commercial spyware within the United States.

Under this legislation, individuals and companies found to be in violation of the law could face significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute those who engage in the use of foreign commercial spyware. Overall, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act is designed to safeguard the rights and freedoms of American citizens from the threats posed by foreign entities seeking to exploit their personal information and privacy.
Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/25/2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act

This bill prohibits provision of U.S. foreign assistance, except for military assistance, to countries that use foreign commercial spyware to target U.S. persons....

Latest Action9/13/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.