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Marc Fogel Act
12/13/2023, 8:46 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4388
Bill 118 HR 4388, also known as the Marc Fogel Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address issues related to cybersecurity and data protection in the United States.
The Marc Fogel Act proposes several key measures to enhance cybersecurity measures in the country. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national cybersecurity task force, which will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from cyber threats.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for cybersecurity research and development, as well as for improving information sharing between government agencies and private sector organizations. The Marc Fogel Act also calls for the creation of a national cybersecurity awareness campaign to educate the public about the importance of cybersecurity and how to protect themselves online. Overall, the Marc Fogel Act is aimed at strengthening the nation's cybersecurity defenses and ensuring that the United States is better prepared to defend against cyber attacks. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
The Marc Fogel Act proposes several key measures to enhance cybersecurity measures in the country. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national cybersecurity task force, which will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from cyber threats.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for cybersecurity research and development, as well as for improving information sharing between government agencies and private sector organizations. The Marc Fogel Act also calls for the creation of a national cybersecurity awareness campaign to educate the public about the importance of cybersecurity and how to protect themselves online. Overall, the Marc Fogel Act is aimed at strengthening the nation's cybersecurity defenses and ensuring that the United States is better prepared to defend against cyber attacks. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 4388
Marc Fogel Act
This bill requires the Department of State, in certain cases, to submit information to Congress regarding U.S. nationals who may be detained abroad unlawfully or wrongfully. The bill requires the State Department to submit all case-related documents and communications within 180 days of the initiation of a case review if the department (1) has not made a determination, or (2) has made a determination that there is no credible evidence that the individual is being detained unlawfully or wrongfully.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4388
Bill HR 4388 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4388 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4388's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4388
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4388
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4388
Marc Fogel Act
Marc Fogel Act
To amend the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act to require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress information relating to cases of United States nationals detained abroad in which the Secretary has not made a determination or has determined that there is not credible information that the individuals are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4388
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