H.R. 6029 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012
H.R. 6029 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2012, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-269
What it does
Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to increase the maximum fine for economic espionage (i.e., stealing or obtaining, duplicating or conveying, or buying or possessing trade secrets without authorization, intending or knowing that the offense will benefit any foreign government, foreign instrumentality, or foreign agent) committed by individuals (from $500,000 to $5…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2012
- Passed the HouseAug 1, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-269. (Jan 14, 2013)
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- H.R. 514: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
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- H.R. 2944: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
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- H.R. 3801: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 347: Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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