RANSOMWARE Act

Bill: 117-hr-4551
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2021-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign and international corporations
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Law enforcement administration and funding
Middle East
North Korea
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House