HR-844 : Still Just a Bill

Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023

This bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over civil claims for conduct involving trade secret theft occurring outside the United States and impacting U.S. commerce, including conduct by an offender who is (1) not a U.S. person or lawful U.S. resident, or (2) a foreign organization.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-02-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2023-02-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • Jurisdiction and venue
  • Trade secrets and economic espionage

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