118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5440 — Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act

“To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance to foreign governments that engage in the use of foreign commercial spyware to target United States persons, and for other purposes.”

International affairs

Introduced Sep 13, 2023

Last action Sep 13, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Sep 13, 2023

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Referred

Sep 13, 2023

Foreign Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits provision of U.S. foreign assistance, except for military assistance, to countries that use foreign commercial spyware to target U.S. persons. If the President certifies to Congress that extraordinary circumstances or national security priorities exist warranting the provision of foreign aid to that country, such prohibition may be waived.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Sep 13, 2023

Introduced in House

Sep 13, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.