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DETER Act of 2023
1/22/2024, 2:00 PM
Summary of Bill S 2761
Under the DETER Act, any foreign government that is found to have interfered in a US election would face severe economic sanctions, including restrictions on trade and financial transactions. Additionally, individuals who are found to have participated in election interference would be subject to visa bans and asset freezes.
The bill also requires the Director of National Intelligence to conduct an assessment of foreign interference in US elections within 60 days of a federal election. This assessment would be made public and would include information on the extent of the interference, the methods used, and the foreign entities involved. Overall, the DETER Act of 2023 aims to protect the integrity of US elections by deterring foreign interference and holding those responsible accountable. It is seen as a crucial step in safeguarding the democratic process and ensuring that American elections remain free and fair.
Congressional Summary of S 2761
Deterring Escalation Through Economic Retaliation Act of 2023 or DETER Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to apply certain duties to all products from China if any Chinese entities, including the People's Liberation Army, have engaged in an act that violated the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Taiwan during the past year. The President must certify annually whether such actions occurred.
The President may waive the application of duties (subject to a congressional joint resolution of disapproval) for one year if the President determines that a waiver is in the U.S. national interest.
The Department of Commerce must also assess and report to Congress on U.S. supply chain vulnerabilities and risk exposure to China.
