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ProTECT Act of 2024
1/7/2025, 4:44 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7840
The ProTECT Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7840, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at enhancing national security and protecting American citizens from various threats. The bill focuses on several key areas, including cybersecurity, border security, and counterterrorism efforts.
One of the main provisions of the ProTECT Act is the allocation of additional funding for cybersecurity measures to strengthen the country's defenses against cyber attacks and ensure the protection of critical infrastructure. This includes investing in advanced technology and training for cybersecurity professionals to better detect and respond to cyber threats.
In terms of border security, the bill proposes increased resources for border patrol agents and the implementation of new technologies to enhance surveillance and monitoring along the US-Mexico border. This is intended to prevent illegal immigration and the trafficking of drugs and weapons into the country. Additionally, the ProTECT Act includes measures to improve coordination and information sharing among law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism and prevent attacks on US soil. This includes enhancing intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities to identify and disrupt terrorist plots before they can be carried out. Overall, the ProTECT Act of 2024 aims to bolster national security efforts and protect American citizens from a range of threats, including cyber attacks, illegal immigration, and terrorism. The bill emphasizes the importance of proactive measures and collaboration among various agencies to ensure the safety and security of the United States.
One of the main provisions of the ProTECT Act is the allocation of additional funding for cybersecurity measures to strengthen the country's defenses against cyber attacks and ensure the protection of critical infrastructure. This includes investing in advanced technology and training for cybersecurity professionals to better detect and respond to cyber threats.
In terms of border security, the bill proposes increased resources for border patrol agents and the implementation of new technologies to enhance surveillance and monitoring along the US-Mexico border. This is intended to prevent illegal immigration and the trafficking of drugs and weapons into the country. Additionally, the ProTECT Act includes measures to improve coordination and information sharing among law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism and prevent attacks on US soil. This includes enhancing intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities to identify and disrupt terrorist plots before they can be carried out. Overall, the ProTECT Act of 2024 aims to bolster national security efforts and protect American citizens from a range of threats, including cyber attacks, illegal immigration, and terrorism. The bill emphasizes the importance of proactive measures and collaboration among various agencies to ensure the safety and security of the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7840
Bill HR 7840 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2024. Bill HR 7840 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2024. Bill HR 7840's most recent activity was ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lieu asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7840, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jackson Lee, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of December 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7840
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
48Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7840
Primary Policy Focus
AnimalsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7840
ProTECT Act of 2024
ProTECT Act of 2024
Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act of 2024
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes.
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