H.R. 4551 · 117th Congress · House

RANSOMWARE Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Jul 20, 21
Passed House
Jul 27, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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 Iran; or (2) individuals or companies that are located in or have ties to those countries.

Previous Versions

07Jul 26, 2022

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 Iran; or (2) individuals or companies that are located in or have ties to those countries.

00Jul 20, 2021

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 Iran; or (2) individuals or companies that are located in or have ties to those countries.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. JUL 27, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 4551 are considered vacated.

  3. JUL 27, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    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)

    7197Yea
    7211Nay
    0NV
  4. JUL 27, 2022Floor

    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)

    7197Yea
    7211Nay
    0NV
  5. JUL 26, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.

    117Yea
    439Nay
    0NV
  6. JUL 26, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-439.

    117Yea
    439Nay
    0NV
  7. JUL 26, 2022Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.

  8. JUL 26, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. JUL 26, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H7115-7116)

    7115Yea
    7116Nay
    0NV
  10. JUL 26, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4551.

  11. JUL 26, 2022Floor

    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.

  12. JUL 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. JUL 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.

    53Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  14. JUN 23, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. JUN 23, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .

    22Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  16. JUL 21, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  17. JUL 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  18. JUL 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. JUL 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Jul 28, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 26, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2022

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2022

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2022

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 21, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2021

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