Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act
This bill prohibits U.S. foreign aid to countries determined by the President to use foreign commercial spyware against U.S. persons. It requires the President to assess if a country has acquired such spyware, used it against journalists or activists, or failed to address misuse before blocking aid. The prohibition excludes military assistance and allows a presidential waiver for national security reasons. The President must annually report to Congress on spyware use by countries receiving aid, using intelligence community data.
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Introduced Sep 13, 2023
Last action Sep 13, 2023
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Sep 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sep 13, 2023
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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James A. Himes
DDemocratic
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Brad R. Wenstrup
RRepublican
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Chris Stewart
RRepublican
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Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
RRepublican
Co
Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Sattler Peltola
DDemocratic
Co
Michael R. Turner
RRepublican
Co
Raja Krishnamoorthi
DDemocratic
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