HR-4551 : Still Just a Bill

Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act or the RANSOMWARE Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on cross-border complaints received that involve ransomware or other cyber-related attacks committed by certain foreign individuals, companies, and governments. The report must focus specifically on attacks committed by (1) Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran; or (2) individuals or companies that are located in or have ties to those countries.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-07-28IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2022-07-27FloorPursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)House floor actions
2022-07-27FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-07-26CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.House floor actions
2022-07-26CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.House floor actions
2022-07-20CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.House committee actions
2022-07-20CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-06-23CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .House committee actions
2022-06-23CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-07-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.House committee actions
2021-07-20IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-07-20IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Asia
  • China
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Europe
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Iran
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Middle East
  • North Korea
  • Russia

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