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Foreign Relations Committee
ssfr00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-04-20
2
House floor actions
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)
Floor
8000
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
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)
Floor
H1B000
2021-04-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.
Floor
H30000
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)
Floor
H30300
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-02-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-02-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-23
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
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IntroReferral
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2021-02-23
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Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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2021-03-26T20:57:00Z
H.R. 1251, Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57092
2021-04-22T19:26:52Z
Referred to
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
ssfr00
Standing
2021-02-25T14:36:46Z
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2021-02-23T19:01:35Z
Referred to
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2021-02-23
NY
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Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Kinzinger
R
2021-02-23
IL
L000559
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JAMES
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2021-02-23
RI
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Mike
Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
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2021-02-23
WI
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2021-02-23
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2021-02-25
VA
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2021-02-25
CA
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2021-02-25
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2021-02-25
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2021-02-23
2021-04-22
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
House
International Affairs
2021-04-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
HRES
2022-09-09
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
CRS
Related bill
Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
HR
M001157
10
Michael
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
N
McCaul
T.
R
TX
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
2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021</b></p> <p>This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>
2021-05-24T14:26:39Z
00
2021-04-20
Passed House
 <p><b>Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021</b></p> <p>This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>
2021-08-15T13:23:21Z
53
2021-04-22T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1251rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr1251rfs.xml
2021-04-20T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1251eh/xml/BILLS-117hr1251eh.xml
2021-02-23T05:00:00Z
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2023-03-08T19:58:36Z
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2021-04-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
HRES
2022-09-09
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
CRS
Related bill
Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
HR
2021-04-22
Foreign Relations Committee
ssfr00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-04-20
2
House floor actions
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)
Floor
8000
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
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)
Floor
H1B000
2021-04-20
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.
Floor
H30000
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)
Floor
H30300
2021-04-19
2
House floor actions
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-02-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-02-25
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-23
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
M001157
10
Michael
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
N
McCaul
T.
R
TX
M001137
5
GREGORY
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
MEEKS
W.
D
2021-02-23
NY
K000378
16
Adam
Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Kinzinger
R
2021-02-23
IL
L000559
2
JAMES
Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
LANGEVIN
R.
D
2021-02-23
RI
G000579
8
Mike
Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Gallagher
R
2021-02-23
WI
K000375
9
William
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Keating
R.
D
2021-02-23
MA
S001209
7
Abigail
Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Spanberger
Davis
D
2021-02-25
VA
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-02-25
CA
I000056
50
DARRELL
Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-50]
ISSA
E.
R
2021-02-25
CA
C001091
20
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Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Castro
D
2021-02-25
TX
F000466
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Brian
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Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-04-13
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2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021</b></p> <p>This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>
2021-05-24T14:26:39Z
00
2021-04-20
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 <p><b>Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021</b></p> <p>This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>
2021-08-15T13:23:21Z
53
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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021
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Engrossed in House
H
House
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To support United States international cyber diplomacy, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
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Introduced in House
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
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House
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-04-22
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.