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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1251| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy. Specifically, the bill establishes the Bureau of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State to advise the State Department on cyberspace issues and lead diplomatic efforts on issues related to international cybersecurity, internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The bureau must undertake specified duties and responsibilities to implement the stated U.S. policy of working internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model that (1) promotes human rights, democracy, and rule of law; and (2) respects privacy and guards against deception, fraud, and theft. The President must devise a strategy for U.S. engagement with foreign governments on international norms related to responsible state behavior in cyberspace. Further, the President is encouraged to enter into executive arrangements with foreign governments that support U.S. cyberspace policy. In addition, annual country reports on human rights practices must include assessments of freedom of expression in each country with respect to electronic information, and the Government Accountability Office must report on U.S. diplomatic processes and other efforts with foreign countries to advance U.S. interests in cyberspace.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-739
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3776
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 19, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)
Apr 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.
Apr 19, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 20, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.
Apr 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended.(consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)
Apr 20, 2021
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)
Apr 22, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-739
    Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3776
    Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 19, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)


  • April 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.


  • April 19, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 20, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.


  • April 20, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended.(consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)


  • April 20, 2021
    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)


  • April 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-330: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-8788: Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
AfricaAlliancesArgentinaAsiaAustraliaBrazilChinaCollective securityCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionEmergency planning and evacuationEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefFranceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsIndiaInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIsraelJapanKenyaLatin AmericaMiddle EastNorth KoreaOceaniaProtest and dissentRadio spectrum allocationReligionRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade secrets and economic espionageUnited KingdomVietnam

Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1251| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy. Specifically, the bill establishes the Bureau of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State to advise the State Department on cyberspace issues and lead diplomatic efforts on issues related to international cybersecurity, internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The bureau must undertake specified duties and responsibilities to implement the stated U.S. policy of working internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model that (1) promotes human rights, democracy, and rule of law; and (2) respects privacy and guards against deception, fraud, and theft. The President must devise a strategy for U.S. engagement with foreign governments on international norms related to responsible state behavior in cyberspace. Further, the President is encouraged to enter into executive arrangements with foreign governments that support U.S. cyberspace policy. In addition, annual country reports on human rights practices must include assessments of freedom of expression in each country with respect to electronic information, and the Government Accountability Office must report on U.S. diplomatic processes and other efforts with foreign countries to advance U.S. interests in cyberspace.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-739
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3776
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 19, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)
Apr 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.
Apr 19, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 20, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.
Apr 20, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended.(consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)
Apr 20, 2021
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)
Apr 22, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-739
    Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3776
    Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 19, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)


  • April 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.


  • April 19, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 20, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.


  • April 20, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended.(consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)


  • April 20, 2021
    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984-1988)


  • April 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-330: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-8788: Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAlliancesArgentinaAsiaAustraliaBrazilChinaCollective securityCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionEmergency planning and evacuationEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefFranceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsIndiaInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIsraelJapanKenyaLatin AmericaMiddle EastNorth KoreaOceaniaProtest and dissentRadio spectrum allocationReligionRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade secrets and economic espionageUnited KingdomVietnam