H.R. 3776 · 115th Congress
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Ed Royce
- Introduced
- 2017-09-14
- Latest action
- 2018-06-28 · Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Summary
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017
This bill sets forth U.S. international cyberspace policy, in furtherance specifically of the promotion of an open, interoperable, reliable, unfettered, and secure Internet governed by a model that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, while respecting privacy and guarding against deception, fraud, and theft. The bill includes the establishment of an Office of Cyber Issues in the Department of State.
The President is encouraged to enter into executive arrangements with foreign governments that support the cyberspace policy.