Federal · 119th Congress
DETERRENCE Act
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Summary
Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors Act or the DETERRENCE Act
This bill establishes sentencing enhancements for various federal criminal offenses if the offenses are directed by or coordinated with a foreign government.
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A bill to authorize sentencing enhancements for certain criminal offenses directed by or coordinated with foreign governments.Official Title as Introduced
DETERRENCE ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Legislative history7
Jun 11, 2025
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Jun 11, 2025
House · FloorReceived in the House.
Jun 11, 2025
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 10, 2025
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3322-3323)
Jun 10, 2025
SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3322-3323)
Jun 10, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 26, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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