Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1251
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Argentina
Asia
Australia
Brazil
China
Collective security
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Emergency planning and evacuation
Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
France
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
India
Infrastructure development
Intellectual property
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Israel
Japan
Kenya
Latin America
Middle East
North Korea
Oceania
Protest and dissent
Radio spectrum allocation
Religion
Right of privacy
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
South Korea
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade secrets and economic espionage
United Kingdom
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

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.

action_date: 2021-04-20
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2021-04-19
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: 2021-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House