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Legislation Aims to Combat Economic Espionage from China
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- H.R. 9789 addresses economic espionage from China.
- The bill proposes stronger penalties and enhanced cooperation among federal agencies.
- Supporters emphasize the need to protect American innovation and competitiveness.
NewsWK — A new bill, H.R. 9789, known as the Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026, has been introduced to address the growing concerns of economic espionage linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This legislation aims to bolster protections for U.S. companies and intellectual property from foreign interference.
The proposed act seeks to establish stronger penalties for those engaged in espionage activities, enhance cooperation among federal agencies, and improve reporting mechanisms for companies that suspect they are targets of espionage.
Supporters of the bill argue that robust measures are necessary to safeguard American innovation and competitiveness in the global market. As economic tensions with China continue to escalate, this legislation represents an important step in ensuring national security and protecting American interests.
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