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CCP Initiative: Countering Espionage and Protecting Intellectual Property.

A new government program aims to protect American businesses, universities, and infrastructure from economic espionage and trade secret theft. This means greater security for innovation and jobs, as well as the protection of critical national data and technology. The program is set to operate for 6 years, focusing on identifying and prosecuting crimes related to foreign threats.
Key points
Strengthening the protection of intellectual property and trade secrets for American companies and institutions.
Increasing the security of critical infrastructure, such as telecommunications networks, against external threats.
Educating universities and colleges about potential threats to academic freedom and open discourse.
Prosecuting individuals acting as unregistered foreign agents influencing U.S. policy.
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Print number: 117_S_3960
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3960.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening the protection of intellectual property and trade secrets for American companies and institutions.
  • Increasing the security of critical infrastructure, such as telecommunications networks, against external threats.
  • Educating universities and colleges about potential threats to academic freedom and open discourse.
  • Prosecuting individuals acting as unregistered foreign agents influencing U.S. policy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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