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Imposes Sanctions for IP Theft from U.S.
Recent Bills/Imposes Sanctions for IP Theft from U.S.

Imposes Sanctions for IP Theft from U.S.

IntroducedN/A
Passed Senate1 year ago
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International AffairsAsiaChinaCongressional oversightPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsForeign propertySanctionsVisas and passportsCivil actions and liabilityDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadIntellectual property
Why This Matters

This bill imposes sanctions on individuals and companies in China that steal intellectual property from U.S. businesses.

If you are a U.S. business owner, this bill helps protect your intellectual property from theft by Chinese entities.
Who this affects
Chinese nationals · Chinese companies
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill allows the President to impose sanctions on individuals and companies in China that steal U.S. intellectual property.
  2. 2Sanctions can include blocking assets and denying entry to the United States for those involved in IP theft.
  3. 3The bill targets both individuals and entities that benefit from significant theft of U.S. intellectual property.
  4. 4It aims to protect American businesses and innovators from unfair competition and theft.
Read the detailed summary

Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act This bill requires the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on hospitals’ use of electronic automated referrals for organ donations. The bill defines electronic automated referral as an electronic system that uses electronic health records to identify patients who are potential organ donors and automatically refers those patients to organ procurement organizations. The ASPE must include specified components in the study, including identifying benefits, reviewing best practices, and developing recommendations for the use of electronic automated referrals for organ donations.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedJan 9, 2025
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SenateJul 21, 2025
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President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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