Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023

House Bill 844 - Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 844 Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 844

Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023

This bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over civil claims for conduct involving trade secret theft occurring outside the United States and impacting U.S. commerce, including conduct by an offender who is (1) not a U.S. person or lawful U.S. resident, or (2) a foreign organization.

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Current Status of Bill HR 844

Bill HR 844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2023. Bill HR 844 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2023. Bill HR 844's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 844

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 844

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Foreign and international corporations

- Jurisdiction and venue

- Trade secrets and economic espionage

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 844

Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023

To amend title 18, United States Code, to allow an owner of a trade secret redress of the theft of trade secrets extraterritorially, and for other purposes.