Bill Looks to Use Sanctions to Counter Cyberattacks
Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a bill Nov. 25 that would authorize the president to sanction foreign agencies, entities and individuals who launch cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure.
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The Cyber Deterrence and Response Act is intended to give current and future administrations a framework to deter the growing use of cyberattacks by foreign countries. Designated actors could face a wide range of penalties, including asset blocking, financial restrictions and export controls.
The bill was referred to the House Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Judiciary committees.
The legislation isn't the only cyber-related sanctions measure pending in Congress. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill in October that would allow the president to sanction transnational criminal organizations that conduct large-scale cyber scams targeting Americans (see 2510220035).