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H.R. 1251 (117th)

Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021

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Introduced

23 February 2021

Last action

22 April 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

28 May 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 23 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 February 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 April 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 April 2021

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 April 2021

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 April 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 April 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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