Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2020
United States116th CongressS-3952Senate
Updated: Dec 21, 2020
Summary
Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2020 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 to Congress a list of foreign individuals and entities that have knowingly engaged in, knowingly benefited from, or assisted in the significant theft of U.S. trade secrets that materially contributed to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economic health. The report shall also list the foreign persons who are chief executive officers and board members of any foreign entity engaging in such theft. Individuals named in the report shall be subject to property- and visa-blocking sanctions. The President shall impose either property- or export-blocking sanctions on entities named in the report.
Bill texts
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Timeline
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7871-7872)
Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate
Received in the House.
House of Representatives
Held at the desk.
House of Representatives