The SPIES Act eliminates the period of limitations for certain espionage offenses.
The SPIES Act, or Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes Act, eliminates the period of limitations for certain offenses. Specifically, it allows for indictments or information to be instituted at any time without limitation for violations of sections 951 and 794, or conspiracies to violate these sections. Additionally, it permits such actions for violations of section 1425 if the offense was committed to facilitate a violation of section 951.
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