Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Sen. Cotton's Committee Advances Intelligence Bill with New AI and China Restrictions
This bill has been reported by the Senate Intelligence Committee and is now waiting on the Senate legislative calendar for a full vote. It is actively moving through the process as it awaits further action from the Senate. There is no companion bill currently listed for this legislation.
Legislative Progress
This is an annual must-pass bill that typically receives broad bipartisan support because it funds essential national security and spy agencies.
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The bill removes the statute of limitations for espionage offenses under Section 794 of title 18, meaning people could be prosecuted for espionage at any time regardless of when the offense occurred. It also expands criminal penalties for economic espionage, trade secret theft, and creates new crimes for inciting or soliciting economic espionage. These changes increase the potential legal exposure for anyone accused of espionage-related conduct.
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an indictment may be found or an information may be instituted at any time without limitation for a violation of section 794 or a conspiracy to violate such section.”
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Cotton. Without written report.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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