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Protecting US innovation and economic security from foreign threats.

This act establishes a new program within the Department of Justice to protect American businesses, universities, and infrastructure from technology theft and economic espionage. Its goal is to safeguard jobs, innovation, and citizens' data, while ensuring fair market competition.
Key points
A special program is created to combat economic espionage and intellectual property theft, especially in innovative sectors.
Actions to protect critical US infrastructure from foreign threats and unfair investments will be strengthened.
The program will identify and prosecute individuals and companies involved in trade secret theft and cyberattacks, aiming to enhance data and financial security for citizens.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-09-11
57%
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Against 180
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1398
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Process start date: 2023-03-07
Voting date: 2024-09-11
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 413