HR 739 · 116th Congress · International Affairs

Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.(2019-03-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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H.R. 739, Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

Mar 13, 2019

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 7, 2019

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans