A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of United States persons, and for other purposes.
Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022
This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign individuals and entities involved in the theft of trade secrets belonging to a U.S. individual or entity.
The President shall periodically report a list of foreign individuals and entities that have knowingly engaged in, benefited from, or assisted in the significant theft of U.S. trade secrets that materially contributed to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economic health. The report shall also list foreign individuals who are chief executive officers or board members of any foreign entity engaging in such theft.
The President shall impose (1) property- and visa-blocking sanctions on individuals named in the report; and (2) property- or export-blocking sanctions, including denial of certain financial assistance, on entities named in the report.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9610)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9657-9658)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9657-9658)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10022-10024)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1294.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10022-10023)
Enacted as Public Law 117-336
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10022-10023)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-336.
Became Public Law No: 117-336.