H.R. 4551

Referred to Committee

RANSOMWARE Act

Introduced 7/20/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

7/28/2022 • Senate

Summary

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.

Passed House • 7/27/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

AsiaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEuropeForeign and international corporationsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranLaw enforcement administration and fundingMiddle EastNorth KoreaRussia

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Republican • FL-12

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

D-IL-9

Joined 7/1/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 20, 2021

Committee Review

June 23, 2022

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .

Floor Debate

July 26, 2022

Passed Chamber

July 27, 2022

Other Chamber

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate7/28/2022

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Engrossed in House7/27/2022

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Reported in House7/26/2022

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Introduced in House7/20/2021

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Committee Reports (1)

H. Rept. 117-439

Related Bills (1)

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