Senate Bill 1409
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Stop Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1409
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2021
This bill makes the misappropriation of trade secrets a ground for deporting or barring an alien from entry into the United States.
Specifically, an alien may be denied entry into the United States if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the alien has violated, is violating, or is seeking entry to violate any U.S. law relating to the misappropriation of trade secrets or economic espionage.
Similarly, an alien may be deported if the alien has violated, is violating, or after admission into the United States violates any U.S. law relating to the misappropriation of trade secrets or economic espionage.
April 28, 2021
04/28/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
04/28/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:08 PM