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HR 3561 113th Congress House

Prevent Russian Infiltration Act of 2013

Official title: To prohibit Department of State approval for the Russian space agency to build or operate a ground monitoring station in the United States unless such station … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit Department of State approval for the Russian space agency to build or operate a ground monitoring station in the United States unless such station does not raise counterintelligence or other national security concerns.

Introduced: November 20, 2013 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Building constructionCongressional oversightIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationRussia
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Nov 20, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 20, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 10, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prevent Russian Infiltration Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of State from approving a Russian space agency (Roscosmos) request to build or operate a ground monitoring station in the United States, including in any U.S. territory or possession, until the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense (DOD), and the Director of National Intelligence jointly certify to Congress that any such proposed station does not raise counterintelligence or other national security concerns.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3561: Prevent Russian Infiltration Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3561/
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"H.R. 3561: Prevent Russian Infiltration Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3561/.
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H.R. 3561, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3561/.
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