H.R.4551: RANSOMWARE Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced July 20, 2021
  • Latest Major Action July 28, 2022

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Bill 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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.4551.

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.
July 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)
July 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116; text: CR H7115)
July 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 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.
July 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.
July 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
July 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
July 26, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.
July 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7115-7116)
July 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
July 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
June 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
July 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
July 20, 2021

Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.)

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