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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-739| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2019
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (29)
Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Ken Buck (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State. The Office's duties include advising the State Department on cyberspace issues. It shall also shall lead diplomatic efforts on issues relating to international cybersecurity, Internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The Office shall implement U.S. policy to work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure Internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model. The bill also directs the President to devise a strategy related to U.S. engagement with foreign governments on international norms with respect to responsible state behavior in cyberspace.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3776
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3776
    Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018


  • January 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 7, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 7, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 7, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

International Affairs

AfricaAlliancesArgentinaAsiaAustraliaBrazilChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of StateEmergency planning and evacuationEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefFranceFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsIndiaInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntergovernmental relationsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIsraelJapanKenyaLatin AmericaMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNorth KoreaOceaniaProtest and dissentReligionRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade secrets and economic espionageUnited KingdomVietnam

Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-739| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2019
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State. The Office's duties include advising the State Department on cyberspace issues. It shall also shall lead diplomatic efforts on issues relating to international cybersecurity, Internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The Office shall implement U.S. policy to work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure Internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model. The bill also directs the President to devise a strategy related to U.S. engagement with foreign governments on international norms with respect to responsible state behavior in cyberspace.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3776
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3776
    Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018


  • January 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 7, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 7, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 7, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (29)
Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Ken Buck (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAlliancesArgentinaAsiaAustraliaBrazilChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of StateEmergency planning and evacuationEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefFranceFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsIndiaInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntergovernmental relationsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIsraelJapanKenyaLatin AmericaMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNorth KoreaOceaniaProtest and dissentReligionRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade secrets and economic espionageUnited KingdomVietnam