House Bill 739
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
739
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019
This bill establishes the Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State.
The Office's duties include advising the State Department on cyberspace issues. It shall also shall lead diplomatic efforts on issues relating to international cybersecurity, Internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats.
The Office shall implement U.S. policy to work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure Internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model.
The bill also directs the President to devise a strategy related to U.S. engagement with foreign governments on international norms with respect to responsible state behavior in cyberspace.
January 24, 2019
03/07/2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
03/07/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
03/07/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
01/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:47:41 PM