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H.R. 739 (116th)

Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 January 2019

Last action

7 March 2019 · Passed

Status

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Steve Watkins, Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

3 January 2025

Summary

Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State. The Office's duties include advising the State Department on cyberspace issues. It shall also shall lead diplomatic efforts on issues relating to international cybersecurity, Internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The Office shall implement U.S. policy to work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure Internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model. The bill also directs the President to devise a strategy related to U.S. engagement with foreign governments on international norms with respect to responsible state behavior in cyberspace.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 March 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 March 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

    Source: Committee

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