Contact Congress about H.R. 8361: Economic Espionage Prevention Act
Foreign companies and people could lose access to U.S. property, markets, and visas if they steal U.S. trade secrets or help foreign militaries. The bill also asks Congress for more detail on Chinese support for Russia’s defense sector.
Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Economic Espionage Prevention Act is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign companies and people accused of stealing U.S. business secrets, helping foreign militaries, or breaking U.S. export rules. It also affects U.S. companies whose technology, source code, trade secrets, or sensitive data may be targeted. Congress would get more information about Chinese support for Russia’s defense sector. U.S. agencies would have to carry out the sanctions, visa limits, reports, and enforcement rules.
Why this matters: Foreign theft of U.S. technology can hurt companies and strengthen rival militaries. This bill would give the President stronger tools to respond with sanctions and visa bans. It also puts more focus on Chinese support for Russia’s defense sector. The data and source-code changes could affect future U.S. action on digital platforms, software, and cross-border data flows.
Key provisions in H.R. 8361
- The Secretary of State must send Congress a report within 90 days. It must explain how certain Chinese people and companies provide critical parts to Russia’s defense and intelligence sectors and their partners.
- The report must be unclassified, so it can be read without a security clearance. It may also include a classified annex, and the public part may be released.
- Starting 30 days after the bill becomes law, the President may sanction foreign adversary entities for certain knowing acts. These include stealing U.S. trade secrets, helping foreign adversary military or intelligence groups, or breaking U.S. export rules.
- The President may use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law for foreign economic threats, to freeze sanctioned property. This covers property in the United States or controlled by U.S. persons.
- Covered foreign individuals could be barred from the United States right away. They could be denied visas or parole, and visas they already have could be automatically canceled.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 8361
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 8361
- What is H.R. 8361?
- Foreign companies and people could lose access to U.S. property, markets, and visas if they steal U.S. trade secrets or help foreign militaries. The bill also asks Congress for more detail on Chinese support for Russia’s defense sector.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 8361?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 8361?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 8361 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
