NETWORKS Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6235 NETWORKS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6235

Neutralizing Emerging Threats from Wireless OEMs Receiving direction from Kleptocracies and Surveillance states Act or the NETWORKS Act

This bill requires the President to block and prohibit significant transactions and interests in property of a foreign individual or entity that (1) produces fifth- or future-generation telecommunications technology; and (2) engages in economic or industrial espionage, or other related illicit activities, involving trade secrets or proprietary information owned by a U.S. individual or entity.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6235

Bill HR 6235 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6235 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6235's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6235

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6235

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Foreign and international corporations

- Foreign property

- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

- Sanctions

- Telephone and wireless communication

- Trade restrictions

- Trade secrets and economic espionage

- War and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6235

NETWORKS Act

To impose sanctions with respect to foreign telecommunications companies engaged in economic or industrial espionage against United States persons, and for other purposes.

NETWORKS Act

Neutralizing Emerging Threats from Wireless OEMs Receiving direction from Kleptocracies and Surveillance states Act