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RANSOMWARE Act

USA117th CongressHR-4551| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act or the RANSOMWARE Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on cross-border complaints received that involve ransomware or other cyber-related attacks committed by certain foreign individuals, companies, and governments. The report must focus specifically on attacks committed by (1) Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran; or (2) individuals or companies that are located in or have ties to those countries.

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Timeline
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
Jul 26, 2022
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.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • June 23, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 23, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
  • July 26, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
  • July 26, 2022
    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.
  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
  • July 27, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
  • July 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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RANSOMWARE Act

USA117th CongressHR-4551| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act or the RANSOMWARE Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on cross-border complaints received that involve ransomware or other cyber-related attacks committed by certain foreign individuals, companies, and governments. The report must focus specifically on attacks committed by (1) Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran; or (2) individuals or companies that are located in or have ties to those countries.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
Jul 26, 2022
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.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • June 23, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 23, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
  • July 26, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
  • July 26, 2022
    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.
  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
  • July 27, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
  • July 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1254: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3771) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5118) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to increase the benefits guaranteed in connection with certain pension plans, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEuropeForeign and international corporationsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranLaw enforcement administration and fundingMiddle EastNorth KoreaRussia