S. 1294 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022
S. 1294 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 21, 2021, sponsored by Chris Van Hollen with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 117-336
What it does
Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign individuals and entities involved in the theft of trade secrets belonging to a U.S. individual or entity. The President shall periodically report a list of foreign individuals and entities that have knowingly engaged in, benefited from, or assisted in the significant theft of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-336. (Jan 5, 2023)
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