Increase penalties for stealing trade secrets to protect American businesses from foreign theft.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Economic Espionage Prevention Act?
The House passed H.R. 1486 on May 5, 2025, but the bill has seen no action in the Senate since that date. The Senate must now schedule a vote for the bill to move forward, though the 60 vote requirement for advancement remains a significant hurdle. History shows that many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Economic Espionage Prevention Act (H.R. 1486 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8361 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8361 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Richard McCormick (R-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.