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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-482| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2019
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 This bill imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. This bill establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy body on issues including international cybersecurity and Internet freedom. Offenses relating to the manufacture, distribution, and possession of communication-intercepting devices shall be unlawful under federal anti-money laundering laws. It shall also be a crime to intentionally traffic in the means to access protected computers, including computers that are part of a voting system. Property related to such crimes, including proceeds gained from the crime, shall be subject to criminal and civil forfeiture. The President shall impose sanctions on (1) Russian individuals and entities that facilitate or benefit from Russian President Vladimir Putin's corruption, and (2) those that knowingly engage in significant financial transactions with individuals that support or facilitate Russian malicious cyber activities. The bill also imposes sanctions for supporting various other Russia-related activities, including Russian interference in democratic processes. The bill permanently reauthorizes the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which authorizes the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons responsible for gross violations of human rights. The bill establishes requirements for reporting on a wide variety of matters concerning Russian economic, military, and political activities.

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 18, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 18, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 18, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 18, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.

International Affairs

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  • S 116-1328: DETER Act
  • HR 116-2159: Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2019
  • S 116-1321: Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act
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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-482| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2019
Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 This bill imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. This bill establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy body on issues including international cybersecurity and Internet freedom. Offenses relating to the manufacture, distribution, and possession of communication-intercepting devices shall be unlawful under federal anti-money laundering laws. It shall also be a crime to intentionally traffic in the means to access protected computers, including computers that are part of a voting system. Property related to such crimes, including proceeds gained from the crime, shall be subject to criminal and civil forfeiture. The President shall impose sanctions on (1) Russian individuals and entities that facilitate or benefit from Russian President Vladimir Putin's corruption, and (2) those that knowingly engage in significant financial transactions with individuals that support or facilitate Russian malicious cyber activities. The bill also imposes sanctions for supporting various other Russia-related activities, including Russian interference in democratic processes. The bill permanently reauthorizes the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which authorizes the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons responsible for gross violations of human rights. The bill establishes requirements for reporting on a wide variety of matters concerning Russian economic, military, and political activities.

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 18, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 18, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 18, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 18, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-1328: DETER Act
  • HR 116-2159: Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2019
  • S 116-1321: Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlliancesArab-Israeli relationsArms control and nonproliferationAsiaBorder security and unlawful immigrationChemical and biological weaponsCivil actions and liabilityCollective securityComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCrime preventionCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic performance and conditionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployee hiringEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeEuropean UnionEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranIsraelJudicial review and appealsLawyers and legal servicesLebanonLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMoldovaNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingNuclear powerNuclear weaponsOil and gasPipelinesPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSenateSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSubversive activitiesSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmTerrorismTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismUkraineUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investmentsVoting rightsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity