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HR 3873 114th Congress House

International Cyber Policy Oversight Act of 2015

Official title: To require the Secretary of State to produce a comprehensive strategy relating to United States international policy with regard to cyberspace, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 2, 2015 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

International Cyber Policy Oversight Act of 2015

This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) produce a comprehensive strategy, with a classified annex if necessary, relating to U.S. international cyberspace policy; and (2) publicly release such strategy and brief Congress upon its release, including any accompanying classified annex.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 754 Related bill An act to improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threat…
  • S 1635 Related bill Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017
  • HR 2029 Related bill Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3873: International Cyber Policy Oversight Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3873/
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"H.R. 3873: International Cyber Policy Oversight Act of 2015." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3873/.
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H.R. 3873, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3873/.
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