119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 6, 2025
H.R. 1486Passed HouseInternational Affairs
Republicans pass bill strengthening penalties for economic espionage crimes.
Sponsor: Rep. McCormick, Richard (R-GA)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 21, 2025
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Introduced
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House committee
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House floor
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Cosponsors (3)
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May 6
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 5
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 5
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1828-1829)
May 5
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1828-1829: 1)
May 5
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1486.
May 5
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1828-1830)
May 5
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May 5, 2025
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 21
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 21
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 21
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
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May 6
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 5
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 5
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1828-1829)
May 5
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1828-1829: 1)
May 5
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1486.
May 5
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1828-1830)
May 5
HOUSEMr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 21
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 21
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 21
Introduced in House
Feb 21
Introduced in House
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