H.R. 2394 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

DETERRENCE Act

To authorize sentencing enhancements for certain criminal offenses directed by or coordinated with foreign governments.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] Introduced March 26, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (2 R, 2 D) Latest action March 26, 2025

Summary

Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors Act or the DETERRENCE Act
This bill establishes sentencing enhancements for various federal criminal offenses if the offenses are directed by or coordinated with a foreign government.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Mar 26, 2025 Introduced in House

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