Stop Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2021
Summary
Stop Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2021 This bill makes the misappropriation of trade secrets a ground for deporting or barring an alien from entry into the United States. Specifically, an alien may be denied entry into the United States if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the alien has violated, is violating, or is seeking entry to violate any U.S. law relating to the misappropriation of trade secrets or economic espionage. Similarly, an alien may be deported if the alien has violated, is violating, or after admission into the United States violates any U.S. law relating to the misappropriation of trade secrets or economic espionage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 28, 2021
Last action Apr 28, 2021
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Committee
1
Apr 28, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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