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S. 482 116th Congress Senate

Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019

Official title: A bill to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to combat international cybercrime, and to impose additional sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 13, 2019 Introduced by: Lindsey Graham Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Dec 18, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action December 18, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019

This bill imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities.

No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries.

This bill establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy body on issues including international cybersecurity and Internet freedom.

Offenses relating to the manufacture, distribution, and possession of communication-intercepting devices shall be unlawful under federal anti-money laundering laws. It shall also be a crime to intentionally traffic in the means to access protected computers, including computers that are part of a voting system. Property related to such crimes, including proceeds gained from the crime, shall be subject to criminal and civil forfeiture.

The President shall impose sanctions on (1) Russian individuals and entities that facilitate or benefit from Russian President Vladimir Putin's corruption, and (2) those that knowingly engage in significant financial transactions with individuals that support or facilitate Russian malicious cyber activities. The bill also imposes sanctions for supporting various other Russia-related activities, including Russian interference in democratic processes.

The bill permanently reauthorizes the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which authorizes the President to impose sanctions against foreign persons responsible for gross violations of human rights.

The bill establishes requirements for reporting on a wide variety of matters concerning Russian economic, military, and political activities.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2159 Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2019
  • S 1321 Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act
  • S 1328 DETER Act
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Feb 13, 2019
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