Espionage Statutes Modernization Act of 2010

Summary

Espionage Statutes Modernization Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to five years on a covered individual who intentionally discloses, delivers, communicates, or transmits classified information, without authorization, knowing or having reason to know that such action is a violation of the terms of the classified information nondisclosure agreement entered into by such individual.  Defines "covered individual" as an officer, employee, contractor, or consultant of a federal agency who agrees to be legally bound by the terms of a classified information nondisclosure agreement.  Exempts from such prohibition disclosures made in accordance with a federal whistleblower protection statute or regulation. Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to a person convicted of an offense under this Act.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 December 2010

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 December 2010

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 December 2010

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