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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021

Introduced: February 23, 2021 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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Apr 22, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Apr 20, 2021

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)

Apr 20, 2021

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)

Apr 20, 2021

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 1251 are considered vacated.

Apr 19, 2021

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.

Apr 19, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1251.

Apr 19, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1934; text: CR H1930-1933)

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Feb 25, 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Feb 25, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 23, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 23, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements related to diplomatic engagement with foreign countries on matters of U.S. cyberspace policy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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