01 — The Text
What.
- Bill targets economic espionage activities by the People's Republic of China against U.S. interests.
- Likely creates or strengthens criminal penalties for theft of trade secrets, intellectual property, or business information benefiting China.
- Detailed provisions unavailable — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Affects: U.S. companies in tech, defense, pharma, and manufacturing sectors vulnerable to IP theft.
- Affects: Individuals (employees, contractors, researchers) who might be recruited or coerced to steal sensitive information.
- Stakes: U.S. competitiveness and national security hinge on protecting proprietary technology and trade secrets from foreign acquisition.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill introduced July 20, 2026, and referred to House Judiciary Committee — early stage with no cosponsors yet.
- Next steps: Committee review, possible markup, and floor vote if advanced; currently no public timeline.
- Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to voice support or concerns.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 20, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 20, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Jul 20, 2026 — Introduced in House