Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
12/16/2024, 7:29 PMSummary of Bill HR 5557
Bill 118 HR 5557, also known as the Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of foreign surveillance spyware. The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the development, sale, or use of spyware for the purpose of conducting surveillance on individuals or entities in the United States.The bill outlines specific criteria for determining which individuals and entities would be subject to sanctions, including those who have knowingly engaged in the development or sale of spyware for surveillance purposes, as well as those who have used spyware to target US persons or entities. Sanctions could include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions.
The bill also calls for the establishment of a list of individuals and entities involved in foreign surveillance spyware activities, which would be maintained by the Department of State. This list would be updated regularly and made available to the public. Overall, the Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act aims to deter foreign actors from engaging in surveillance activities against US persons and entities, and to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5557
Bill HR 5557 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2023. Bill HR 5557 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2023. Bill HR 5557's most recent activity was Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-802, Part I. as of December 5, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5557
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5557
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
Civil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCrime preventionCriminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFirst Amendment rightsForeign and international bankingForeign propertyHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRight of privacySanctionsSubversive activitiesVisas and passportsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5557
Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions ActCombatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions ActTo impose sanctions against certain persons engaged in the proliferation or use of foreign commercial spyware, and for other purposes.Comments
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