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Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2020

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 to Congress a list of foreign individuals and entities that have engaged in, benefited from, or assisted in the significant and serial 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 the chief executive officers and board members of any foreign entity engaging in such theft.

Individuals named in the report shall be subject to property- and visa-blocking sanctions. The President shall impose either property- or export-blocking sanctions on entities named in the report.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-21FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-12-21FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-12-21FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-12-20FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7871-7872)Senate
2020-12-20FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7871-7872)Senate
2020-12-20DischargeSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2020-06-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2020-06-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Foreign property
  • Intellectual property
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Sanctions
  • Trade secrets and economic espionage
  • Visas and passports
  • War and emergency powers
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