SPIES Act
This bill removes time limits for prosecuting certain espionage-related crimes. It allows federal prosecutors to bring charges for violations of espionage laws (like spying or treasonous communication) at any time, without a deadline. The law specifically covers offenses under sections 951 (espionage), 794 (treasonous communication), or 1425 (illegally obtaining citizenship to aid espionage). This change affects individuals accused of these specific crimes, giving prosecutors indefinite time to file charges.
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 30, 2024
Last action Jul 30, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 30, 2024
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Marco Rubio
RRepublican
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James Lankford
RRepublican
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John Cornyn
RRepublican
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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Mike Rounds
RRepublican
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