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S. 1294Became Law

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 5, 2023)

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022

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

The President shall impose (1) property- and visa-blocking sanctions on individuals named in the report; and (2) property- or export-blocking sanctions, including denial of certain financial assistance, on entities named in the report.

What just happenedJan 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-336.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jan 5, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 117-336.

  2. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-336.

  3. Jan 5, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 28, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 22, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10022-10023)

  9. Dec 22, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10022-10023)

  10. Dec 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1294.

  11. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10022-10024)

  12. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Dec 21, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Dec 21, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Dec 21, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Dec 20, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9657-9658)

  17. Dec 20, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9657-9658)

  18. Dec 20, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9610)

  19. Dec 20, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  20. Dec 20, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  21. Apr 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  22. Apr 21, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 5, 202349

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022

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

The President shall impose (1) property- and visa-blocking sanctions on individuals named in the report; and (2) property- or export-blocking sanctions, including denial of certain financial assistance, on entities named in the report.

Passed HouseDec 22, 202253

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022

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

The President shall impose (1) property- and visa-blocking sanctions on individuals named in the report; and (2) property- or export-blocking sanctions, including denial of certain financial assistance, on entities named in the report.

Passed SenateDec 20, 202255

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022

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

The President shall impose (1) property- and visa-blocking sanctions on individuals named in the report; and (2) property- or export-blocking sanctions, including denial of certain financial assistance, on entities named in the report.

Introduced in SenateApr 21, 2021

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2021

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

The President shall impose (1) property- and visa-blocking sanctions on individuals named in the report; and (2) property- or export-blocking sanctions, including denial of certain financial assistance, on entities named in the report.

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 — Informed