The bill would set a fine and a prison term of at least 30 years or life for certain computer fraud offenses involving critical infrastructure. It would also require the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who knowingly access or try to access critical infrastructure to harm U.S. national security, defense, or the safety and security of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Sanctions could include blocking property and restricting or revoking entry documents. The bill was introduced and referred to House committees.
People and organizations in the United States are not directly assigned new duties in the bill’s text. Foreign persons covered by the sanctions could have property blocked or face restrictions on entering the United States. The bill would also increase prison penalties for covered computer offenses involving critical infrastructure.
The bill does not specify spending or implementation costs.
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