HR 8846
Accountability for Persistent Intellectual Property Theft Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Accountability for Persistent Intellectual Property Theft Act, authorizes the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities in China suspected of stealing U.S. intellectual property. These sanctions include blocking assets, preventing Chinese nationals from obtaining visas or entering the United States, and revoking existing visas. The goal is to deter and punish those involved in this type of theft, protecting U.S. innovation and economic interests.
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Steve Chabot
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