HR 7708
Defend COVID Research from Hackers Act
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Bill overview
The Defend COVID Research from Hackers Act aims to protect U.S. research related to COVID-19 from cyberattacks. It authorizes the President to impose sanctions, including visa bans and property freezes, on foreign individuals or entities that are deemed to be threatening U.S. national security, public health, or economic stability through cyber activities targeting COVID-19 research. The bill also strengthens penalties for trafficking in access to computers and provides for injunctions against computer fraud. Finally, it requires a report detailing cyber-enabled threats and updates existing laws to address botnet trafficking and computer fraud.
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Kevin McCarthy
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Adam Kinzinger
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