Congress 117 - HR 4551 - RANSOMWARE Act

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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 Science, Technology, Communications

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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.

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Jul 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2022

Pursuant 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)
Jul 27, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant 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)
Jul 27, 2022

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
Jul 26, 2022

At 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.
Jul 26, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
Jul 26, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
Jul 26, 2022

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Jul 26, 2022

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
Jul 20, 2022

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Jul 20, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jun 23, 2022

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jul 20, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 20, 2021

Introduced in House

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