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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019

Introduced: January 24, 2019 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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Mar 7, 2019

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

Mar 7, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Mar 7, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jan 24, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 24, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 7, 2019

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

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