What is the current status of HR 6447?

HR 6447 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 6447?

HR 6447 was sponsored by Mike Kennedy (R), Rep.

Sanctions Against Chinese Intellectual Property Theft

IntroducedDecember 4, 2025

In Committee11 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

In the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee.

Most bills stop here and never get a vote.

International Affairs

Why This Matters

This bill aims to protect U.S. businesses by imposing sanctions on Chinese individuals and companies that steal American intellectual property. It seeks to deter future theft and safeguard economic interests.

If you own a business that relies on intellectual property, this bill could help protect your ideas from theft.

Who this affects

American businesses · American individuals

What this bill changes

1The bill requires the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities in China stealing U.S. intellectual property.
2Sanctions include blocking assets of those involved in significant theft of U.S. intellectual property.
3Individuals found guilty of theft will be banned from entering the United States or receiving visas.

Go deeper

Read full document

Last changed 6 months ago · checked hourly

Sanctions Against Chinese Intellectual Property Theft

IntroducedDecember 4, 2025

In Committee11 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

In the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee.

Most bills stop here and never get a vote.

International Affairs

Why This Matters

If you own a business that relies on intellectual property, this bill could help protect your ideas from theft.

Who this affects

American businesses · American individuals

What this bill changes

1The bill requires the President to impose sanctions on individuals and entities in China stealing U.S. intellectual property.
2Sanctions include blocking assets of those involved in significant theft of U.S. intellectual property.
3Individuals found guilty of theft will be banned from entering the United States or receiving visas.

Go deeper

Read full document

Last changed 6 months ago · checked hourly