In Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The measure would give the President authority to issue cyber letters of marque and reprisal, a tool for responding to foreign cyber threats. It would affect U.S. foreign policy and any foreign actors targeted by such letters. The bill is intended to expand the executive's options for cyber retaliation.
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