H.R.4081

Foreign Adversary Federal Offense Act of 2025

Introduced·6/23/25

Establishes mandatory minimum penalties for economic and defense espionage when committed on behalf of foreign adversaries.

The Foreign Adversary Federal Offense Act of 2025 amends title 18, United States Code, to establish mandatory minimum penalties for economic and defense espionage when committed on behalf of foreign adversaries. It modifies the penalties for economic espionage, particularly when the offense involves nonpublic information about critical infrastructure. For individuals, the penalty includes a fine of up to $5,000,000 or imprisonment of 10 to 20 years, or both, and ineligibility for supervised release.

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History

Jun 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jun 23, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.