HR 4551
117th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign and international corporations
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Law enforcement administration and funding
Middle East
North Korea
Russia
RANSOMWARE Act
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Reported out
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Became law
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7115)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
Jul 26, 2022
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.
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jun 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act or the RANSOMWARE Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on cross-border complaints received that involve ransomware or other cyber-related attacks committed by certain foreign individuals, companies, and governments. The report must focus specifically on attacks committed by (1) Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran; or (2) individuals or companies that are located in or have ties to those countries.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1