ZTE Theft Act

Fact Sheet

Bill Number

HR 7036

Introduced

Oct 5, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Asia China Civil actions and liability Computers and information technology Customs enforcement Economic performance and conditions Foreign and international corporations Foreign Trade and International Finance Intellectual property Licensing and registrations Telephone and wireless communication Trade restrictions Trade secrets and economic espionage

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Summary

Zero Tolerance for Electronics Theft Act or the ZTE Theft Act

This bill requires certain telecommunications, software, or electronics companies headquartered in China that had previously been denied export privileges to certify to the Department of Justice that it will abide by all U.S. laws, not engage in cyber espionage, and not infringe intellectual property, to be eligible for such privileges. It also requires such a company to establish with the Department of the Treasury a $2.5 billion account to pay any patent infringement judgments against it.

Actions

Nov 15, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Oct 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 5, 2018

Introduced in House

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