,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #dhb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #ac1 #bjai ,mr4 ,graham 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,menendez1 ,mr4 ,gardner1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 and ,mrs4 ,shaheen7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to strengthen the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 to combat international cybercrime1 and to impose additional sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #c4 ,statement of policy on ,crimea4 ,,title ,i--,matters relating to ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,subtitle ,a--,opposition of the ,senate to withdrawal from ,,nato ,sec4 #aja4 ,opposition of the ,senate to withdrawal from ,north ,atlantic ,treaty4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,limitation on use of funds4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,authorization for ,senate ,legal ,counsel to represent ,senate in opposition to withdrawal from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,reporting requirement4 ,subtitle ,b--,strengthening the ,,nato alliance ,sec4 #aaa4 ,report on ,,nato alliance resilience and ,united ,states diplomatic posture4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,expedited ,,nato excess defense articles transfer program4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,,ii--,matters relating to the ,department of ,state ,subtitle ,a--,public diplomacy modernization ,sec4 #bja4 ,avoiding duplication of programs and efforts4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy4 ,subtitle ,b--,other matters ,sec4 #baa4 ,department of ,state responsibilities with respect to cyberspace policy4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,enhanced hiring authority for ,department of ,state4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,,title ,,iii--,chemical weapons nonproliferation ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,report on sanctions relating to use of chemical weapons by the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,report on production and use of chemical and biological weapons by the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,chemical ,weapons ,convention defined4 ,,title ,,iv--,international ,cybercrime ,prevention ,act ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,predicate offenses4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,forfeiture4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,shutting down botnets4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,aggravated damage to a critical infrastructure computer4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,stopping trafficking in botnets2 forfeiture4 ,,title ,v--,combating election interference ,sec4 #eja4 ,prohibition on interference with voting systems4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,inadmissibility of aliens seeking to interfere in ,united ,states elections4 ,,title ,,vi--,sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation ,subtitle ,a--,expansion of ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act ,sec4 #fja4 ,sense of ,congress on role of sanctions4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,sanctions related to interference of the ,russian ,federation with democratic processes and elections4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,sanctions relating to the actions of the ,russian ,federation with respect to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,conforming and technical amendments4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,congressional review and continued applicability of sanctions under the ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab4 ,subtitle ,b--,coordination with the ,european ,union ,sec4 #faa4 ,sense of ,congress on coordination with allies with respect to sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination of the ,department of ,state4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,report on coordination of sanctions between the ,united ,states and ,european ,union4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports relating to sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #fba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,updated report on oligarchs and parastatal entities of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,report on section #bbd of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,report on section #bbe of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,report on section #bbf of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,report on section #bbh of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,report on section #bcc of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #fbh4 ,report on section #bcd of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act4 ,subtitle ,d--,general provisions ,sec4 #fda4 ,exception relating to activities of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 ,sec4 #fdb4 ,rule of construction4 ,,title ,,vii--,other matters relating to the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #gja4 ,determination on designation of the ,russian ,federation as a state sponsor of terrorism4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,expansion of geographic targeting orders of ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,extension of limitations on importation of uranium from ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,establishment of a ,national ,fusion ,center to respond to threats from the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,coordinating aid and assistance across ,europe and ,eurasia4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,addressing abuse and misuse by the ,russian ,federation of ,,interpol red notices and red diffusions4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the ,russian ,federation in ,syria4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,report on activities of the ,russian ,federation in ,syria4 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,report on the assassination of ,boris ,nemtsov4 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,report on the personal net worth and assets of ,vladimir ,putin4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,sense of ,congress on responsibility of technology companies for state-sponsored disinformation4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,president should immediately marshal and support a whole-of-government response by ,federal agencies to address the threat posed by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and to work to prevent interference by that ,government and other foreign state actors in ,united ,states institutions and democratic processes2 7#b7 the ,president should publicly call for the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to return ,crimea to the control of the ,government of ,ukraine1 end its support for ,russian-led forces violence in eastern ,ukraine1 end its occupation of and support for ,russian-led forces on the territory of ,georgia and ,moldova1 and cease enabling the brutal regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria to commit war crimes2 7#c7 the ,russian ,federation should-- 7,a7 immediately release the ,ukrainian sailors that were detained following an attack by ,russian forces on ,ukrainian vessels in the ,kerch ,strait2 and 7,b7 abide by its commitments to freedom of navigation in international waters and allow for passage of ,ukrainian vessels through the strait2 7#d7 the ,president should unequivocally condemn and counter the ongoing interference in ,united ,states institutions and democratic processes by the ,president of the ,russian ,federation1 ,vladimir ,putin1 his government1 and affiliates of his government2 7#e7 the conclusion of the ,united ,states intelligence community and law enforcement agencies and other ,united ,states ,government officials that the ,russian ,federation has perpetrated1 and continues to perpetrate1 such interference1 is correct2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should continue to participate actively as a member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization by-- 7,a7 upholding the ,organization's core principles of collective defense1 democratic rule of law1 and peaceful settlement of disputes2 7,b7 boosting coordination and deterrence capacity among member countries2 and 7,c7 supporting accession processes of prospective member countries who meet the obligations of membership2 7#g7 ,congress reiterates its strong support for the ,russia ,sanctions ,review ,act of #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa71 which allows for congressional review of an action to waive the application of sanctions under the provisions of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #hhf7 relating to the ,russian ,federation or a licensing action that significantly alters ,united ,states foreign policy with regard to the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#h7 sanctions imposed with respect to the ,russian ,federation have been most effective when developed and coordinated in close consultation with the ,european ,union4 #c4 ,statement of policy on ,crimea ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states will never recognize the illegal attempted annexation of ,crimea by the ,russian ,federation1 similar to the #aidj ,welles ,declaration in which the ,united ,states refused to recognize the ,soviet annexation of the ,baltic ,states2 7#b7 ,crimea is part of the sovereign territory of ,ukraine2 7#c7 ,crimea is part of ,ukraine and the ,united ,states rejects attempts to change the status1 demographics1 or political nature of ,crimea2 7#d7 the ,united ,states reaffirms its unwavering support for democracy1 human rights1 and the rule of law for all individuals in ,crimea1 including non-,russian ethnic groups and religious minorities2 7#e7 the ,united ,states condemns all human rights violations against individuals in ,crimea1 and underscores the culpability of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation for such violations while the territory of ,crimea is under illegal ,russian occupation2 7#f7 the ,united ,states1 in coordination with the ,european ,union1 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 and members of the international community1 should prioritize efforts to prevent the further consolidation of illegal occupying powers in ,crimea1 reaffirm unified opposition to the actions of the ,russian ,federation in ,crimea1 and secure the human rights of individuals there2 and 7#g7 the ,united ,states welcomes the sanctions that have been imposed and maintained as of the date of the enactment of this ,act by the ,united ,states and the ,european ,union against persons engaged in furthering the illegal occupation of ,crimea by the ,russian ,federation4 ,i ,matters relating to ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,a ,opposition of the ,senate to withdrawal from ,,nato #aja4 ,opposition of the ,senate to withdrawal from ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,the ,senate opposes any effort to withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 done at ,washington1 ,,dc1 ,april #d1 #aidi4 #ajb4 ,limitation on use of funds ,no funds authorized or appropriated by any ,act may be used to support1 directly or indirectly1 any efforts on the part of any ,united ,states ,government official to take steps to withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 done at ,washington1 ,,dc1 ,april #d1 #aidi1 until such time as the ,senate passes1 by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of ,members1 a resolution advising and consenting to the withdrawal of the ,united ,states from the treaty4 #ajc4 ,authorization for ,senate ,legal ,counsel to represent ,senate in opposition to withdrawal from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,the ,senate ,legal ,counsel is authorized to represent the ,senate in initiating or intervening in any judicial proceedings in any ,federal court of competent jurisdiction1 on behalf of the ,senate1 in order to oppose any withdrawal of the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty in the absence of the passage by the ,senate of a resolution described in section #ajb4 #ajd4 ,reporting requirement ,the ,senate ,legal ,counsel shall report as soon as practicable to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate with respect to any judicial proceedings which the ,senate ,legal ,counsel initiates or in which it intervenes pursuant to this title4 ,b ,strengthening the ,,nato alliance #aaa4 ,report on ,,nato alliance resilience and ,united ,states diplomatic posture 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees providing an assessment of the threats and challenges facing the ,,nato alliance and ,united ,states diplomatic posture4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a review of current and emerging ,united ,states national security interests in the ,,nato area of responsibility4 7#b7 ,a review of current ,united ,states political and diplomatic engagement and political-military coordination with ,,nato and ,,nato member states4 7#c7 ,options for the realignment of ,united ,states engagement with ,,nato to respond to new threats and challenges presented by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to the ,,nato alliance1 as well as new opportunities presented by allies and partners4 7#d7 ,the views of counterpart governments1 including heads of state1 heads of government1 political leaders1 and military commanders in the region4 #aab4 ,expedited ,,nato excess defense articles transfer program 7a7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with recommendations regarding the need for and suitability of transferring excess defense articles under this section to countries in the ,,nato alliance1 with particular emphasis on the foreign policy benefits as it pertains to those member states currently purchasing defense articles or services from the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,period for review by congress of recommendations for ,,eda transfer to ,,nato members ,during the #cj-;calendar-day period following submission by the ,secretary of ,defense of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives shall1 as appropriate1 hold hearings and briefings and otherwise obtain information in order to fully review the recommendations included in the report4 7c7 ,transfer authority ,the ,president is authorized to transfer such excess defense articles in a fiscal year as the ,secretary of ,defense recommends pursuant to this section to countries for which receipt of such articles was justified pursuant to the annual congressional presentation documents for military assistance programs1 or for which receipt of such articles was separately justified to ,congress1 for such fiscal year4 7d7 ,limitations on transfers ,the ,president may transfer excess defense articles under this section only if-- 7#a7 such articles are drawn from existing stocks of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 funds available to the ,department of ,defense for the procurement of defense equipment are not expended in connection with the transfer2 7#c7 the ,president determines that the transfer of such articles will not have an adverse impact on the military readiness of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 with respect to a proposed transfer of such articles on a grant basis1 the ,president determines that the transfer is preferable to a transfer on a sales basis1 after taking into account the potential proceeds from1 and likelihood of1 such sales1 and the comparative foreign policy benefits that may accrue to the ,united ,states as the result of a transfer on either a grant or sales basis2 and 7#e7 the ,president determines that the transfer of such articles will not have an adverse impact on the national technology and industrial base and1 particularly1 will not reduce the opportunities of entities in the national technology and industrial base to sell new or used equipment to the countries to which such articles are transferred4 7e7 ,terms of transfers 7#a7 ,no cost to recipient country ,excess defense articles may be transferred under this section without cost to the recipient country4 7#b7 ,priority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the delivery of excess defense articles under this section to member countries of ,,nato that still purchase defense goods and services from the ,russian ,federation and pledge to decrease such purchases shall be given priority to the maximum extent feasible over the delivery of such excess defense articles to other countries4 7#c7 ,transportation and related costs 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 funds available to the ,department of ,defense may not be expended for crating1 packing1 handling1 and transportation of excess defense articles transferred under the authority of this section4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,president may provide for the transportation of excess defense articles without charge to a country for the costs of such transportation if-- 7i7 it is determined that it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states to do so2 7ii7 the recipient is a ,,nato member state currently purchasing defense goods and services from the ,russian ,federation that has pledged to reduce such purchases2 7iii7 the total weight of the transfer does not exceed #ej1jjj pounds2 and 7iv7 such transportation is accomplished on a space available basis4 #aac4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,nato ,the term ,,nato means the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 ,,ii ,matters relating to the ,department of ,state ,a ,public diplomacy modernization #bja4 ,avoiding duplication of programs and efforts ,the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department of ,state shall-- 7#a7 identify opportunities for greater efficiency of operations1 including through improved coordination of efforts across public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department2 and 7#b7 maximize shared use of resources between1 and within1 such public diplomacy bureaus and offices in cases in which programs1 facilities1 or administrative functions are duplicative or substantially overlapping4 #bjb4 ,improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 conduct regular research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities of the ,department1 including through the routine use of audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations1 to plan and execute such programs and activities2 and 7#b7 make the findings of the research and evaluations conducted under paragraph 7#a7 available to ,congress4 7b7 ,director of ,research and ,evaluation 7#a7 ,appointment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,director of ,research and ,evaluation in the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources for the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs4 7#b7 ,limitation on appointment ,the appointment of a ,director of ,research and ,evaluation pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not result in an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions within the ,department4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and oversee the research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs of the ,department of ,state-- 7i7 to improve public diplomacy strategies and tactics2 and 7ii7 to ensure that programs are increasing the knowledge1 understanding1 and trust of the ,united ,states among relevant target audiences2 7,b7 report to the ,director of ,policy and ,planning in the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources under the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department2 7,c7 routinely organize and oversee audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department2 7,d7 support embassy public affairs sections2 7,e7 share appropriate public diplomacy research and evaluation information within the ,department and with other ,federal departments and agencies2 7,f7 regularly design and coordinate standardized research questions1 methodologies1 and procedures to ensure that public diplomacy activities across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices are designed to meet appropriate foreign policy objectives2 and 7,g7 report biannually to the ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy1 through the ,commission's ,subcommittee on ,research and ,evaluation established pursuant to subsection 7f71 regarding the research and evaluation of all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#d7 ,guidance and training ,not later than one year after the appointment of the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall create guidance and training for all public diplomacy officers regarding the reading and interpretation of public diplomacy program evaluation findings to ensure that such findings and lessons learned are implemented in the planning and evaluation of all public diplomacy programs and activities throughout the ,department4 7c7 ,prioritizing research and evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources shall ensure that research and evaluation1 as coordinated and overseen by the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation1 supports strategic planning and resource allocation across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#b7 ,allocation of resources ,amounts allocated for the purposes of research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be made available to be disbursed at the direction of the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation among the research and evaluation staff across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department of ,state should coordinate the human and financial resources that support the ,department's public diplomacy and public affairs programs and activities2 7,b7 proposals or plans related to resource allocations for public diplomacy bureaus and offices should be routed through the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs for review and clearance2 and 7,c7 the ,department should allocate1 for the purposes of research and evaluation of public diplomacy activities and programs pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7i7 #c to #e percent of program funds made available under the heading educational and cultural exchange programs2 and 7ii7 #c to #e percent of program funds allocated for public diplomacy programs under the heading diplomatic and consular programs4 7d7 ,limited exemption ,chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act7 shall not apply to collections of information directed at foreign individuals conducted by1 or on behalf of1 the ,department of ,state for the purpose of audience research1 monitoring1 and evaluations1 and in connection with the ,department's activities conducted pursuant to the ,united ,states ,information and ,educational ,exchange ,act of #aidh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq471 the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdea et seq471 section #abhg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note71 or the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq474 7e7 ,limited exemption to the ,privacy ,act ,the ,department shall maintain1 collect1 use1 and disseminate records 7as such term is defined in section #eeb;a7a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 for research and data analysis of public diplomacy efforts intended for foreign audiences4 ,such research and data analysis shall be reasonably tailored to meet the purposes of this subsection and shall be carried out with due regard for privacy and civil liberties guidance and oversight4 7f7 ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy 7#a7 ,subcommittee for ,research and ,evaluation ,the ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy shall establish a ,subcommittee for ,research and ,evaluation to monitor and advise on the research and evaluation activities of the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,subcommittee for ,research and ,evaluation established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall submit an annual report to ,congress in conjunction with the ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy's ,comprehensive ,annual ,report on the performance of the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media in carrying out research and evaluations of their respective public diplomacy programming4 7#c7 ,repeal of sunset ,section #accd of the ,foreign ,affairs ,reform and ,restructuring ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #feec7 is hereby repealed4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,audience research ,the term audience research means research conducted at the outset of a public diplomacy program or campaign planning and design on specific audience segments to understand the attitudes1 interests1 knowledge1 and behaviors of such audience segments4 7#b7 ,digital analytics ,the term digital analytics means the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data1 accumulated in digital format1 to indicate the outputs and outcomes of a public diplomacy program or campaign4 7#c7 ,impact evaluation ,the term impact evaluation means an assessment of the changes in the audience targeted by a public diplomacy program or campaign that can be attributed to such program or campaign4 7#d7 ,public diplomacy bureaus and offices ,the term public diplomacy bureaus and offices means the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs1 the ,bureau of ,public ,affairs1 the ,bureau of ,international ,information ,programs1 the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources1 the ,global ,engagement ,center1 and the public diplomacy functions within the regional and functional bureaus4 ,b ,other matters #baa4 ,department of ,state responsibilities with respect to cyberspace policy 7a7 ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established1 within the ,department of ,state1 an ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy 7referred to in this subsection as the ,office74 ,the head of the ,office shall have the rank and status of ambassador and shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of ,state shall prescribe1 including implementing the ,united ,states international cyberspace policy strategy issued by the ,department of ,state in ,march #bjaf pursuant to section #djb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7division ,n of ,public ,law #aad-aac2 #abi ,stat4 #bigh74 7,b7 ,duties described ,the principal duties and responsibilities of the head of the ,office shall be-- 7i7 to serve as the principal cyber policy official within the senior management of the ,department of ,state and as the advisor to the ,secretary of ,state for cyber issues2 7ii7 to lead the ,department of ,state's diplomatic cyberspace efforts1 including efforts relating to international cybersecurity1 ,internet access1 ,internet freedom1 digital economy1 cybercrime1 deterrence and international responses to cyber threats1 and other issues that the ,secretary assigns to the ,office2 7iii7 to promote an open1 interoperable1 reliable1 unfettered1 and secure information and communications technology infrastructure for all critical infrastructure globally2 7iv7 to represent the ,secretary of ,state in interagency efforts to develop and advance cyberspace policy described in subparagraph 7,a72 7v7 to coordinate cyberspace efforts and other relevant functions1 including countering terrorists' use of cyberspace1 within the ,department of ,state and with other components of the ,united ,states ,government2 7vi7 to act as a liaison to public and private sector entities on relevant cyberspace issues2 7vii7 to lead ,united ,states ,government efforts to establish a global deterrence framework2 7viii7 to develop and execute adversary-specific strategies to influence adversary decisionmaking through the imposition of costs and deterrence strategies2 7ix7 to advise the ,secretary and coordinate with foreign governments on external responses to national security level cyber incidents1 including coordination on diplomatic response efforts to support allies threatened by malicious cyber activity1 in conjunction with members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization and other like-minded countries2 7x7 to promote the adoption of national processes and programs that enable threat detection1 prevention1 and response to malicious cyber activity emanating from the territory of a foreign country1 including as such activity relates to the ,european allies of the ,united ,states1 as appropriate2 7xi7 to promote the building of foreign capacity to protect the global network with the goal of enabling like-minded participation in deterrence frameworks2 7xii7 to promote the maintenance of an open and interoperable ,internet governed by the multi-stakeholder model1 instead of by centralized government control2 7xiii7 to promote an international regulatory environment for technology investments and the ,internet that benefits ,united ,states economic and national security interests2 7xiv7 to promote cross border flow of data and combat international initiatives seeking to impose unreasonable requirements on ,united ,states businesses2 7xv7 to promote international policies to protect the integrity of ,united ,states and international telecommunications infrastructure from foreign-based1 cyber-enabled threats2 7xvi7 to serve as the interagency coordinator for the ,united ,states ,government on engagement with foreign governments on cyberspace and digital economy issues described in the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai2 7xvii7 to promote international policies to secure radio frequency spectrum for ,united ,states businesses and national security needs2 7xviii7 to promote and protect the exercise of human rights1 including freedom of speech and religion1 through the ,internet2 7xix7 to build capacity of ,united ,states diplomatic officials to engage on cyber issues2 7xx7 to encourage the development and adoption by foreign countries of internationally recognized standards1 policies1 and best practices2 and 7xxi7 to promote and advance international policies that protect individuals' private data4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the head of the ,office should be an individual of demonstrated competency in the fields of-- 7,a7 cybersecurity and other relevant cyber issues2 and 7,b7 international diplomacy4 7#d7 ,organizational placement 7,a7 ,initial placement ,during the #d-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the head of the ,office shall report to the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs or to an official holding a higher position than the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs in the ,department of ,state4 7,b7 ,subsequent placement ,after the conclusion of the #d-year period referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 the head of the ,office shall report to-- 7i7 an appropriate ,under ,secretary2 or 7ii7 an official holding a higher position than ,under ,secretary4 7#e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to preclude-- 7,a7 the ,office from being elevated to a ,bureau within the ,department of ,state2 or 7,b7 the head of the ,office from being elevated to an ,assistant ,secretary1 if such an ,assistant ,secretary position does not increase the number of ,assistant ,secretary positions at the ,department above the number authorized under subsection 7c77#a74 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,office of ,cyberspace and the ,digital ,economy established under section #a7;g7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief1 as added by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 should be a ,bureau of the ,department of ,state headed by an ,assistant ,secretary1 subject to the rule of construction specified in paragraph 7#e77;,b7 of such section #a7;g72 and 7#b7 should coordinate with other bureaus of the ,department of ,state and use all tools at the disposal of the ,office to combat activities taken by the ,russian ,federation1 or on behalf of the ,russian ,federation1 to undermine the cybersecurity and democratic values of the ,united ,states and other nations4 7c7 ,united ,nations ,the ,permanent ,representative of the ,united ,states to the ,united ,nations should use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to oppose any measure that is inconsistent with the ,united ,states international cyberspace policy strategy issued by the ,department of ,state in ,march #bjaf pursuant to section #djb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7division ,n of ,public ,law #aad-aac2 #abi ,stat4 #bigh74 #bab4 ,enhanced hiring authority for ,department of ,state 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given the term in section #egba of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,appropriation ,the term appropriation includes funds made available by statute and under section #iajd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,schedule ,a ,the term ,schedule ,a means positions other than those of a confidential or policy-determining character for which it is impracticable to examine1 pursuant to section #bac4caja of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulation4 7b7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,state may procure the services of ,schedule ,a employees in the amount and for the offices specified in paragraph 7#b7 for the purpose of hiring individuals with special qualifications1 including prior work experience involving economic or financial sanctions1 for the development and implementation of economic and financial sanctions4 7#b7 ,assignment of ,schedule ,a employees ,using the authority provided under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state may procure the services of-- 7,a7 not to exceed #e ,schedule ,a employees for the ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination to be established pursuant to subsection 7h7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #fab2 and 7,b7 not to exceed #ae ,schedule ,a employees for the ,counter ,threat ,finance and ,sanctions component of the ,bureau of ,economic and ,business ,affairs 7,,eb_/,,tfs74 7c7 ,limitation ,positions in the ,senior ,executive ,service may not be filled using the authority provided under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,equal opportunity and non-,discrimination ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure compliance with equal opportunity and other non-discrimination regulations of the ,united ,states ,government in exercising the authority provided under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,state shall report to the ,office of ,personnel ,management on an annual basis with respect to the number of ,schedule ,a employees employed by the ,department of ,state using the authority provided under subsection 7b74 #bac4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media and its grantee networks have a critical mission to inform1 engage1 and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy2 and 7#b7 those networks must adhere to professional journalistic standards and integrity and not engage in disinformation activities4 ,,iii ,chemical weapons nonproliferation #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,chemical ,weapons ,nonproliferation ,act of #bjai4 #cjb4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the international norm against the use of chemical weapons has severely eroded since #bjab4 ,at least #d actors between #bjab and the date of the enactment of this ,act have used chemical weapons3 ,syria1 ,north ,korea1 the ,russian ,federation1 and the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and the ,levant in ,iraq and ,syria4 7#b7 ,on ,march #d1 #bjah1 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation knowingly used novichok1 a lethal chemical agent1 in an attempt to kill former ,russian military intelligence officer ,sergei ,skripal and his daughter ,yulia1 in ,salisbury1 ,united ,kingdom4 7#c7 ,in ,september #bjah1 the ,government of the ,united ,kingdom charged #b ,russian suspects with the poisoning of ,sergei and ,yulia ,skripal1 further highlighting the culpability of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation in the attack4 7#d7 ,on ,june #bg1 #bjah1 the ,organisation for the ,prohibition of ,chemical ,weapons 7commonly known as the ,,opcw71 during its ,fourth ,special ,session of the ,conference of the ,states ,parties to the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention1 adopted a decision to put in place arrangements to identify the perpetrators of the use of chemical weapons in the ,syrian ,arab ,republic by identifying and reporting on all information potentially relevant to the origin of those chemical weapons in those instances in which the ,,opcw ,fact-,finding ,mission in ,syria determines or has determined that use or likely use occurred1 and cases for which the ,,opcw-,,un ,joint ,investigative ,mechanism has not issued a report2 and decided also that the ,secretariat shall provide regular reports on its investigations to the ,council and to the ,united ,nations ,secretary-,general for their consideration4 7#e7 ,in addition1 during the ,fourth ,special ,session1 the ,state ,parties to the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention voted to provide new powers to the ,director-,general of the ,,opcw to attribute chemical weapons attacks4 ,the decision affirms that1 whenever a chemical weapons use occurs on the territory of a ,state ,party1 those who were the perpetrators1 organizers1 sponsors or otherwise involved should be identified1 and underscores the added value of the ,secretariat conducting an independent investigation of an alleged use of chemical weapons with a view to facilitating universal attribution of all chemical weapons attacks4 7#f7 ,finally1 the decision of the ,state ,parties to the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention allows the ,director-,general1 if requested by a ,state ,party investigating a possible chemical weapons use on its territory1 to provide technical expertise to identify those who were perpetrators1 organizers1 sponsors or otherwise involved in the use of chemicals as weapons4 7#g7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation attempted to impede the adoption of the identification mechanism in the ,fourth ,special ,session1 and has repeatedly worked to degrade the ,,opcw's ability to identify chemical weapons users4 7#h7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has shown itself to be unwilling or incapable of compelling the ,president of ,syria1 ,bashar al-,assad1 an ally of the ,russian ,federation1 to stop using chemical weapons against the civilian population in ,syria4 7#i7 ,the ,united ,states remains steadfast in its commitment to its key ally the ,united ,kingdom1 its commitment to the mutual defense of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 and its commitment to the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention4 7#aj7 ,thirty-four countries1 including the ,united ,states1 have joined the ,international ,partnership against ,impunity for the use of ,chemical ,weapons1 which represents a political commitment by participating countries to hold to account persons responsible for the use of chemical weapons4 7#aa7 ,the ,defense ,ministry of the ,government of the ,netherlands exposed #d ,russians as agents of the ,,gru intelligence service who had attempted to hack ,,opcw networks during the ,,opcw's investigation of the poisoning of ,sergei and ,yulia ,skripal in ,salisbury1 ,united ,kingdom4 #cjc4 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to protect and defend the interests of the ,united ,states1 allies of the ,united ,states1 and the international community at large from the continuing threat of chemical weapons and their proliferation2 7#b7 to maintain a steadfast commitment to the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention and the ,,opcw2 7#c7 to promote and strengthen the investigative and identification mechanisms of the ,,opcw1 including the development of a new ,,opcw laboratory and enhancements to the ,,opcw network of designated laboratories1 through the provision of additional resources and technical equipment to better allow the ,,opcw to detect1 identify1 and attribute chemical weapons attacks2 7#d7 to pressure the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to halt its efforts to degrade the international efforts of the ,united ,nations and the ,,opcw to investigate chemical weapons attacks and to designate perpetrators of such attacks by-- 7,a7 highlighting within international fora1 including the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly and the ,,opcw1 the repeated efforts of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to degrade international efforts to investigate chemical weapons attacks2 and 7,b7 consulting with allies and partners of the ,united ,states with respect to methods for strengthening the investigative mechanisms of the ,,opcw2 7#e7 to examine additional avenues for investigating1 identifying1 and holding accountable chemical weapons users if the ,government of the ,russian ,federation continues in its attempts to block or hinder investigations of the ,,opcw2 and 7#f7 to punish the ,government of the ,russian ,federation for1 and deter that ,government from1 any chemical weapons production and use through the imposition of sanctions1 diplomatic isolation1 and the use of the mechanisms specified in the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention for violations of the ,convention4 #cjd4 ,report on sanctions relating to use of chemical weapons by the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes an assessment of-- 7#a7 whether the mandatory sanctions required by the ,chemical and ,biological ,weapons and ,warfare ,elimination ,act of #aiia 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq47 have been imposed with respect to the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#b7 whether the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has taken any steps to avoid sanctions required by that ,act after the determination of the ,united ,states with respect to the use of chemical weapons by the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,form of report ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and shall include a classified annex4 #cje4 ,report on production and use of chemical and biological weapons by the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the chemical and biological weapon programs of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation that includes an assessment of-- 7#a7 whether that ,government has production capabilities in violation of the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention and the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,development1 ,production and ,stockpiling of ,bacteriological 7,biological7 and ,toxin ,weapons and on their ,destruction1 done at ,washington1 ,london1 and ,moscow ,april #aj1 #aigb1 and entered into force ,march #bf1 #aige 7#bf ,,ust #ehc72 7#b7 any use by that ,government of chemical or biological weapons during the #aj-year period preceding submission of the report2 and 7#c7 any direct or indirect support1 including transfers of material1 knowledge1 or technology1 by that ,government for the chemical or biological weapons programs of other countries or non-state actors4 7b7 ,form of report ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #cjf4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd1 to be provided to the ,,opcw as a voluntary contribution pursuant to section #cja7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbba7;a77 for the purpose of strengthening the ,,opcw's investigative and identification mechanisms for chemical weapons attacks4 7b7 ,availability of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended4 #cjg4 ,chemical ,weapons ,convention defined ,in this title1 the term ,chemical ,weapons ,convention means the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,development1 ,production1 ,stockpiling and ,use of ,chemical ,weapons and on their ,destruction1 done at ,geneva ,september #c1 #aiib1 and entered into force ,april #bi1 #aiig4 ,,iv ,international ,cybercrime ,prevention ,act #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,international ,cybercrime ,prevention ,act4 #djb4 ,predicate offenses ,part ,i of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aief7;c77#g77;,d7-- 7,a7 by striking or section #bcci;,d and inserting section #bcci;,d2 and 7,b7 by striking of this title1 section #dfejb and inserting 1 or section #beab 7relating to the manufacture1 distribution1 possession1 and advertising of wire1 oral1 or electronic communication intercepting devices7 of this title1 section #dfejb2 and 7#b7 in section #aifa7a71 by inserting section #ajcj 7relating to fraud and related activity in connection with computers7 if the act indictable under section #ajcj is felonious1 before section #ajhd4 #djc4 ,forfeiture 7a7 ,in general ,section #beac of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #beac4 ,confiscation of wire1 oral1 or electronic communication intercepting devices and other property 7a7 ,criminal forfeiture 7#a7 ,in general ,the court1 in imposing a sentence on any person convicted of a violation of section #beaa or #beab1 or convicted of conspiracy to violate section #beaa or #beab1 shall order1 in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of ,state law1 that such person forfeit to the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 such person's interest in any property1 real or personal1 that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of such violation2 and 7,b7 any property1 real or personal1 constituting or derived from any gross proceeds1 or any property traceable to such property1 that such person obtained or retained directly or indirectly as a result of such violation4 7#b7 ,forfeiture procedures ,pursuant to section #bdfa7;c7 of title #bh1 the provisions of section #dac of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hec71 other than subsection 7d7 thereof1 shall apply to criminal forfeitures under this subsection4 7b7 ,civil forfeiture 7#a7 ,in general ,the following shall be subject to forfeiture to the ,united ,states in accordance with provisions of chapter #df and no property right shall exist in them3 7,a7 ,any property1 real or personal1 used or intended to be used1 in any manner1 to commit1 or facilitate the commission of a violation of section #beaa or #beab1 or a conspiracy to violate section #beaa or #beab4 7,b7 ,any property1 real or personal1 constituting1 or traceable to the gross proceeds taken1 obtained1 or retained in connection with or as a result of a violation of section #beaa or #beab1 or a conspiracy to violate section #beaa or #beab4 7#b7 ,forfeiture procedures ,seizures and forfeitures under this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of chapter #df1 relating to civil forfeitures1 except that such duties as are imposed on the ,secretary of the ,treasury under the customs laws described in section #iha7;d7 shall be performed by such officers1 agents1 and other persons as may be designated for that purpose by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,attorney ,general4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #aai is amended by striking the item relating to section #beac and inserting the following3 #beac4 ,confiscation of wire1 oral1 or electronic communication intercepting devices and other property44 #djd4 ,shutting down botnets 7a7 ,amendment ,section #acde of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting and abuse after fraud2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or after the semicolon2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 violating or about to violate section #ajcj7;a77#e7 of this title where such conduct has caused or would cause damage 7as defined in section #ajcj7 without authorization to #ajj or more protected computers 7as defined in section #ajcj7 during any #a-year period1 including by-- 7i7 impairing the availability or integrity of the protected computers without authorization2 or 7ii7 installing or maintaining control over malicious software on the protected computers that1 without authorization1 has caused or would cause damage to the protected computers2 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 a violation described in subsection 7a77#a77;,d71 before or a ,federal2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,a restraining order1 prohibition1 or other action described in subsection 7b71 if issued in circumstances described in subsection 7a77#a77;,d71 may1 upon application of the ,attorney ,general-- 7#a7 specify that no cause of action shall lie in any court against a person for complying with the restraining order1 prohibition1 or other action2 and 7#b7 provide that the ,united ,states shall pay to such person a fee for reimbursement for such costs as are reasonably necessary and which have been directly incurred in complying with the restraining order1 prohibition1 or other action4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #fc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #acde and inserting the following3 #acde4 ,injunctions against fraud and abuse4 4 #dje4 ,aggravated damage to a critical infrastructure computer 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajcj the following3 #ajcj;,a4 ,aggravated damage to a critical infrastructure computer 7a7 ,offense ,it shall be unlawful1 during and in relation to a felony violation of section #ajcj1 to knowingly cause or attempt to cause damage to a critical infrastructure computer1 if such damage results in 7or1 in the case of an attempted offense1 would1 if completed1 have resulted in7 the substantial impairment-- 7#a7 of the operation of the critical infrastructure computer2 or 7#b7 of the critical infrastructure associated with such computer4 7b7 ,penalty ,any person who violates subsection 7a7 shall1 in addition to the term of punishment provided for the felony violation of section #ajcj1 be fined under this title1 imprisoned for not more than #bj years1 or both4 7c7 ,consecutive sentence ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7#a7 a court shall not place any person convicted of a violation of this section on probation2 7#b7 except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 no term of imprisonment imposed on a person under this section shall run concurrently with any term of imprisonment imposed on the person under any other provision of law1 including any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony violation of section #ajcj2 7#c7 in determining any term of imprisonment to be imposed for the felony violation of section #ajcj1 a court shall not in any way reduce the term to be imposed for such violation to compensate for1 or otherwise take into account1 any separate term of imprisonment imposed or to be imposed for a violation of this section2 and 7#d7 a term of imprisonment imposed on a person for a violation of this section may1 in the discretion of the court1 run concurrently1 in whole or in part1 only with another term of imprisonment that is imposed by the court at the same time on that person for an additional violation of this section1 if such discretion shall be exercised in accordance with any applicable guidelines and policy statements issued by the ,united ,states ,sentencing ,commission pursuant to section #iid of title #bh4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the terms computer and damage have the meanings given the terms in section #ajcj2 and 7#b7 the term critical infrastructure means systems and assets1 whether physical or virtual1 so vital to the ,united ,states that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have catastrophic regional or national effects on public health or safety1 economic security1 or national security1 including voter registration databases1 voting machines1 and other communications systems that manage the election process or report and display results on behalf of ,state and local governments4 4 7b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections for chapter #dg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajcj the following3 #ajcj;,a4 ,aggravated damage to a critical infrastructure computer4 4 #djf4 ,stopping trafficking in botnets2 forfeiture ,section #ajcj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by adding or at the end2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 intentionally traffics in the means of access to a protected computer1 if-- 7,a7 the trafficker knows or has reason to know the protected computer has been damaged in a manner prohibited by this section2 and 7,b7 the promise or agreement to pay for the means of access is made by1 or on behalf of1 a person the trafficker knows or has reason to know intends to use the means of access to-- 7i7 damage a protected computer in a manner prohibited by this section2 or 7ii7 violate section #ajcg or #acdc2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7a77#d7 or 7a77#g7 and inserting 7a77#d71 7a77#g71 or 7a77#h72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7a77#d71 or 7a77#g7 and inserting 7a77#d71 7a77#g71 or 7a77#h72 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 the term traffic1 except as provided in subsection 7a77#f71 means transfer1 or otherwise dispose of1 to another as consideration for the receipt of1 or as consideration for a promise or agreement to pay1 anything of pecuniary value4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 in the first sentence1 by inserting 1 except for a violation of subsection 7a77#h71 after of this section2 and 7#e7 by striking subsections 7i7 and 7j7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,criminal forfeiture 7#a7 ,the court1 in imposing sentence on any person convicted of a violation of this section1 or convicted of conspiracy to violate this section1 shall order1 in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of ,state law1 that such person forfeit to the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 such person's interest in any property1 real or personal1 that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of such violation2 and 7,b7 any property1 real or personal1 constituting or derived from any gross proceeds1 or any property traceable to such property1 that such person obtained1 directly or indirectly1 as a result of such violation4 7#b7 ,the criminal forfeiture of property under this subsection1 including any seizure and disposition of the property1 and any related judicial or administrative proceeding1 shall be governed by the provisions of section #dac of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hec71 except subsection 7d7 of that section4 7j7 ,civil forfeiture of property used in the commission of an offense 7#a7 ,any personal property1 including any ,internet domain name or ,internet ,protocol address1 that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of any violation of this section1 or a conspiracy to violate this section shall be subject to forfeiture to the ,united ,states1 and no property right shall exist in such property4 7#b7 ,seizures and forfeitures under this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of chapter #df relating to civil forfeitures1 except that such duties as are imposed on the ,secretary of the ,treasury under the customs laws described in section #iha7;d7 shall be performed by such officers1 agents1 and other persons as may be designated for that purpose by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,attorney ,general4 4 ,v ,combating election interference #eja4 ,prohibition on interference with voting systems ,section #ajcj7;e7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding or at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 that-- 7i7 is part of a voting system2 and 7ii7 7,i7 is used for the management1 support1 or administration of a ,federal election2 or 7,,ii7 has moved in or otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 the term ,federal election means any election 7as defined in section #cja7a7 of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7a777 for ,federal office 7as defined in section #cja7c7 of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja7c7772 and 7#ad7 the term voting system has the meaning given the term in section #cja7;b7 of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bajha7;b774 4 #ejb4 ,inadmissibility of aliens seeking to interfere in ,united ,states elections 7a7 ,defined term ,section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ec7 ,the term improper interference in a ,united ,states election means conduct by an alien that-- 7,a7 7i7 violates ,federal criminal1 voting rights1 or campaign finance law2 or 7ii7 is under the direction of a foreign government2 and 7,b7 interferes with a general or primary ,federal1 ,state1 or local election or caucus1 including-- 7i7 the campaign of a candidate2 and 7ii7 a ballot measure1 including-- 7,i7 an amendment2 7,,ii7 a bond issue2 7,,iii7 an initiative2 7,,iv7 a recall2 7,v7 a referral2 and 7,,vi7 a referendum4 4 7b7 ,improper interference in ,united ,states elections ,section #bab7;a77#c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,improper interference in a ,united ,states election ,any alien who is seeking admission to the ,united ,states to engage in improper interference in a ,united ,states election1 or who has engaged in improper interference in a ,united ,states election1 is inadmissible4 4 ,,vi ,sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation ,a ,expansion of ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act #fja4 ,sense of ,congress on role of sanctions ,it is the sense of ,congress that economic and financial sanctions1 when used as part of a coordinated and comprehensive strategy1 are a powerful tool to advance ,united ,states foreign policy and national security interests4 #fjb4 ,sanctions related to interference of the ,russian ,federation with democratic processes and elections ,part #b of subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #bce1 #bcf1 #bcg1 and #bch as sections #bci;,e1 #bci;,f1 #bci;,h1 and #bci;,i1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #bcd the following3 #bce4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions with certain ,russian political figures and oligarchs ,on and after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #bbd7;b7 with respect to-- 7#a7 political figures1 oligarchs1 and other persons that facilitate illicit and corrupt activities1 directly or indirectly1 on behalf of the ,president of the ,russian ,federation1 ,vladimir ,putin1 and persons acting for or on behalf of such political figures1 oligarchs1 and persons2 7#b7 ,russian parastatal entities that facilitate illicit and corrupt activities1 directly or indirectly1 on behalf of the ,president of the ,russian ,federation1 ,vladimir ,putin2 7#c7 family members of persons described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 that derive significant benefits from such illicit and corrupt activities2 and 7#d7 persons1 including financial institutions1 engaging in significant transactions with persons described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c74 #bcf4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions with the cyber sector of the ,russian ,federation ,on and after the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #bbd7;b7 with respect to a person1 including any financial institution1 that the ,president determines-- 7#a7 knowingly engages in significant transactions with any person in the ,russian ,federation that supports or facilitates malicious cyber activities2 or 7#b7 is knowingly owned or controlled by1 or knowingly acts or purports to act for or on behalf of1 directly or indirectly1 a person that engages in significant transactions described in paragraph 7#a74 #bcg4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions related to investments in ,russian liquefied natural gas export facilities 7a7 ,in general ,on and after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall impose five or more of the sanctions described in section #bci;,e with respect to a person if the ,president determines that the person knowingly1 on or after such date of enactment1 makes an investment described in subsection 7b7 in a liquefied natural gas export facility located outside of the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,investment described ,an investment described in this subsection is an investment that-- 7#a7 directly and significantly contributes to the ability of the ,russian ,federation to construct liquefied natural gas export facilities outside of the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#b7 7,a7 has a fair market value of #a1jjj1jjj or more2 or 7,b7 during a #ab-month period1 has an aggregate fair market value of #e1jjj1jjj or more4 #bch4 ,prohibition on transactions relating to new sovereign debt of the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall prescribe regulations prohibiting ,united ,states persons from engaging in transactions with1 providing financing for1 or otherwise dealing in1 ,russian sovereign debt issued on or after the date that is #ij days after such date of enactment4 7b7 ,russian sovereign debt defined ,in this section1 the term ,russian sovereign debt means-- 7#a7 bonds issued by the ,central ,bank1 the ,national ,wealth ,fund1 or the ,federal ,treasury of the ,russian ,federation1 or agents or affiliates of any of those entities1 with a maturity of more than #ad days2 7#b7 foreign exchange swap agreements with the ,central ,bank1 the ,national ,wealth ,fund1 or the ,federal ,treasury of the ,russian ,federation with a duration of more than #ad days2 and 7#c7 any other financial instrument1 the duration or maturity of which is more than #ad days1 that-- 7,a7 was issued by a ,russian financial institution on behalf of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,b7 the ,president determines otherwise represents the sovereign debt of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 #bci4 ,sanctions with respect to ,russian financial institutions that support interference in democratic processes or elections ,on and after the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #bbd7;b77#a7 with respect to any ,russian financial institution that the ,president determines has1 on or after such date of enactment1 provided financial or other support for interference by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation in the democratic process or elections of any country other than the ,russian ,federation4 4 #fjc4 ,sanctions relating to the actions of the ,russian ,federation with respect to ,ukraine ,part #b of subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieba et seq471 as amended by section #fjb1 is further amended by inserting after section #bci the following3 #bci;,a4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions related to investments in energy projects supported by ,russian state-owned or parastatal entities outside of the ,russian ,federation ,on and after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall impose five or more of the sanctions described in section #bci;,e with respect to a person if the ,president determines that-- 7#a7 the person knowingly1 on or after such date of enactment1 invests in an energy project outside of the ,russian ,federation that is supported by a ,russian parastatal entity or an entity owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#b7 the total value of the project exceeds or is reasonably expected to exceed #bej1jjj1jjj4 #bci;,b4 ,sanctions with respect to support for the development of crude oil resources in the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose five or more of the sanctions described in section #bci;,e with respect to a person if the ,president determines that the person knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 sells1 leases1 or provides to the ,russian ,federation goods1 services1 technology1 financing1 or support described in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 any of which has a fair market value of #a1jjj1jjj or more2 or 7#b7 that1 during a #ab-month period1 have an aggregate fair market value of #e1jjj1jjj or more4 7b7 ,goods1 services1 technology1 financing1 or support described ,goods1 services1 technology1 financing1 or support described in this subsection are goods1 services1 technology1 financing or support that could directly and significantly contribute to the ,russian ,federation's-- 7#a7 ability to develop crude oil resources located in the ,russian ,federation2 or 7#b7 production of crude oil resources in the ,russian ,federation1 including any direct and significant assistance with respect to the construction1 modernization1 or repair of infrastructure that would facilitate the development of crude oil resources located in the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,applicability ,the requirement to impose sanctions under subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to the maintenance of projects that are ongoing as of the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai4 7d7 ,requirement ,to issue guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall issue regulations-- 7#a7 clarifying how the exception under subsection 7c7 will be applied2 and 7#b7 listing specific goods1 services1 technology1 financing1 and support covered by subsection 7b74 #bci;,c4 ,sanctions with respect to ,russian detention of #bd ,ukrainian naval personnel on and after ,november #be1 #bjah 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in section #bbd7;b7 with respect to not fewer than #bd senior officers of the ,russian ,federal ,security ,service who had not been sanctioned by the ,united ,states before such date of enactment4 7b7 ,duration ,sanctions imposed under subsection 7a7 shall remain in effect until the date on which the ,secretary of ,state determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,ukrainian naval personnel detained by forces of the ,russian ,federation on ,november #be1 #bjah1 are no longer in detention4 #bci;,d4 ,sanctions for violations by the ,russian ,federation of freedom of navigation 7a7 ,determination of violation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall determine and certify to the committees specified in subsection 7d7 whether the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including the armed forces or coast guard of the ,russian ,federation1 has interfered with the freedom of navigation of one or more vessels in the ,kerch ,strait or elsewhere in a manner inconsistent with international law during the #ahj days preceding the certification4 7#b7 ,publication of certification ,not later than #ae days after submitting a certification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish the certification in the ,federal ,register4 7b7 ,imposition of sanctions ,on and after the date that is #ij days after the publication of a certification under paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 indicating that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has interfered with the freedom of navigation of one or more vessels as described in paragraph 7#a7 of that subsection1 all entities operating in the shipbuilding sector of the ,russian ,federation shall be subject to the same restrictions as an entity included on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7c7 ,removal of sanctions ,the restrictions imposed pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall remain in effect until the date on which the ,secretary of ,state determines and certifies to the committees specified in subsection 7d7 that-- 7#a7 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including the armed forces and coast guard of the ,russian ,federation1 has not interfered with the freedom of navigation of any vessels in the ,kerch ,strait or elsewhere in a manner inconsistent with international law during the #c-year period preceding the submission of that certification2 and 7#b7 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has provided assurances that that ,government will not engage in such interference in the future4 7d7 ,committees specified ,the committees specified in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #fjd4 ,conforming and technical amendments 7a7 ,implementation and penalties ,part #b of subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieba et seq471 as amended by sections #fjb and #fjc1 is further amended by inserting after section #bci;,f the following3 #bci;,g4 ,implementation and penalties 7a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this part4 7b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this part or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this part shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #bba of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,russian financial institution ,the term ,russian financial institution means-- 7,a7 a financial institution organized under the laws of the ,russian ,federation or any jurisdiction within the ,russian ,federation1 including a foreign branch of such an institution2 7,b7 a financial institution located in the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 a financial institution1 wherever located1 owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,d7 a financial institution1 wherever located1 owned or controlled by a financial institution described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act is amended by striking the items relating to sections #bce through #bch and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #bce4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions with certain ,russian political figures and oligarchs4 ,sec4 #bcf4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions with the cyber sector of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bcg4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions related to investments in ,russian liquefied natural gas export facilities4 ,sec4 #bch4 ,prohibition on transactions relating to new sovereign debt of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bci4 ,sanctions with respect to ,russian financial institutions that support interference in democratic processes or elections4 ,sec4 #bci;,a4 ,sanctions with respect to transactions related to investments in energy projects supported by ,russian state-owned or parastatal entities outside of the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bci;,b4 ,sanctions with respect to support for the development of crude oil resources in the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bci;,c4 ,sanctions with respect to ,russian detention of #bd ,ukrainian naval personnel on and after ,november #be1 #bjah4 ,sec4 #bci;,d4 ,sanctions for violations by the ,russian ,federation of freedom of navigation4,sec4 #bci;,e4 ,sanctions described4,sec4 #bci;,f4 ,exceptions1 waiver1 and termination4,sec4 #bci;,g4 ,implementation and penalties4,sec4 #bci;,h4 ,exception relating to activities of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4,sec4 #bci;,i4 ,rule of construction4 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,part #b of subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieba et seq471 as amended by this section1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #bca1 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by striking section #bce each place it appears and inserting section #bci;,e4 7e7 ,guidance ,the ,president shall1 in a prompt and timely way1 publish guidance on the implementation of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle and any regulations prescribed pursuant to this subtitle or any such amendment4 #fje4 ,congressional review and continued applicability of sanctions under the ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab ,section #baf7;a77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,russia ,sanctions ,review ,act of #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7;a77#b77;,b77i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 the ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab 7title ,,iv of ,public ,law #aab-bjh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ehaa note72 and 4 ,b ,coordination with the ,european ,union #faa4 ,sense of ,congress on coordination with allies with respect to sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president should-- 7#a7 continue to uphold and seek unity with ,european and other key partners with respect to sanctions implemented with respect to the ,russian ,federation1 which have been effective and instrumental in countering the aggression of the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 engage to the fullest extent possible with governments that are partners of the ,united ,states with regard to closing loopholes1 including the allowance of extended prepayment for the delivery of goods and commodities and other loopholes1 in multilateral and unilateral restrictive measures against the ,russian ,federation1 with the aim of maximizing alignment of those measures2 and 7#c7 increase efforts to vigorously enforce compliance with sanctions in place as of the date of the enactment of this ,act with respect to the ,russian ,federation in response to the crises in ,ukraine and ,syria1 cyber intrusions and attacks1 and human rights violators in the ,russian ,federation4 #fab4 ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination of the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,in general ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #baa1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established1 within the ,department of ,state1 an ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination 7referred to in this subsection as the ,office74 7#b7 ,head ,the head of the ,office shall-- 7,a7 have the rank and status of ambassador2 7,b7 be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 report to the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs4 7#c7 ,duties ,the head of the ,office shall-- 7,a7 serve as the principal advisor to the senior management of the ,department and the ,secretary regarding the role of the ,department in the development and implementation of sanctions policy1 including sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation1 ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and other countries2 7,b7 represent the ,united ,states in diplomatic and multilateral fora on sanctions matters2 7,c7 consult and closely coordinate with the ,european ,union to ensure the maximum effectiveness of sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states and the ,european ,union with respect to the ,russian ,federation2 7,d7 advise the ,secretary directly and provide input with respect to all activities1 policies1 and programs of all bureaus and offices of the ,department relating to the implementation of sanctions policy2 and 7,e7 serve as the principal liaison of the ,department to other ,federal agencies involved in the design and implementation of sanctions policy4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to preclude-- 7,a7 the ,office from being elevated to a ,bureau within the ,department2 or 7,b7 the head of the ,office from being elevated to level of an ,assistant ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the efforts of the ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination established under the amendments made by subsection 7a7 to coordinate sanctions policy with the ,european ,union4 #fac4 ,report on coordination of sanctions between the ,united ,states and ,european ,union 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of each instance1 during the period specified in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in which the ,united ,states has imposed sanctions with respect to a person for activity related to the ,russian ,federation1 but in which the ,european ,union has not imposed corresponding sanctions2 and 7,b7 in which the ,european ,union has imposed sanctions with respect to a person for activity related to the ,russian ,federation1 but in which the ,united ,states has not imposed corresponding sanctions4 7#b7 ,an explanation for the reason for each discrepancy between sanctions imposed by the ,european ,union and sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,period specified ,the period specified in this subsection is-- 7#a7 in the case of the first report submitted under subsection 7a71 the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date the report is submitted2 and 7#b7 in the case of a subsequent such report1 the #ahj-;day period preceding the submission of the report4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,c ,reports relating to sanctions with respect to the ,russian ,federation #fba4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,senior foreign political figure ,the term senior foreign political figure has the meaning given that term in section #ajaj4fje of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling74 #fbb4 ,updated report on oligarchs and parastatal entities of the ,russian ,federation ,section #bda of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #ibb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,updated report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,defending ,american ,security from ,kremlin ,aggression ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated report on oligarchs and parastatal entities of the ,russian ,federation that builds on the report submitted under subsection 7a7 on ,january #bi1 #bjah1 and that includes the matters described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7a74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the report required under subsection 7a7 and inserting ,the reports required by subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #fbc4 ,report on section #bbd of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the persons that the ,president has determined under section #bbd7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebd7;a77#a77;,a77 knowingly engaged1 on or after ,august #b1 #bjag1 and before the date of the report1 in significant activities undermining cybersecurity against any person1 including a democratic institution or government on behalf of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,a list of the persons described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a description of diplomatic efforts to work with governments and democratic institutions in other countries the cybersecurity of which the ,president determines has been undermined by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the report required by subsection 7a74 #fbd4 ,report on section #bbe of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the foreign persons that the ,president has determined under section #d7;b77#a7 of the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hibc7;b77#a771 as amended by section #bbe of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #iaj71 have knowingly1 on or after ,august #b1 #bjag1 and before the date of the report1 made a significant investment in a special ,russian crude oil project4 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the report required by subsection 7a74 #fbe4 ,report on section #bbf of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the foreign financial institutions that the ,president has determined under section #e7;a7 of the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hibd7;a771 as amended by section #bbf of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #iaj71 have knowingly engaged1 on or after ,august #b1 #bjag1 and before the date of the report1 in significant transactions involving significant investments in a special ,russian crude oil project described in section #d7;b77#a7 of the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad4 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the report required by subsection 7a74 #fbf4 ,report on section #bbh of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the foreign persons that the ,president has determined under subsection 7a7 of section #aj of the ,support for the ,sovereignty1 ,integrity1 ,democracy1 and ,economic ,stability of ,ukraine ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hiji71 as added by section #bbh of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #iaa71 have1 on or after ,august #b1 #bjag1 and before the date of the report-- 7#a7 materially violated1 attempted to violate1 conspired to violate1 or caused a violation of any license1 order1 regulation1 or prohibition contained in or issued pursuant to any covered ,executive order 7as defined in subsection 7f7 of such section #aj71 the ,support for the ,sovereignty1 ,integrity1 ,democracy1 and ,economic ,stability of ,ukraine ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hija et seq471 or the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hiba et seq472 or 7#b7 facilitated a significant transaction or transactions1 including deceptive or structured transactions1 for or on behalf of-- 7,a7 any person subject to sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states with respect to the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,b7 any child1 spouse1 parent1 or sibling of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the report required by subsection 7a74 #fbg4 ,report on section #bcc of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the foreign persons that the ,president has determined under section #bcc of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebg7 have made1 on or after ,august #b1 #bjag1 and before the date of the report1 an investment of #aj1jjj1jjj or more 7or any combination of investments of not less than #a1jjj1jjj each1 which in the aggregate equals or exceeds #aj1jjj1jjj in any #ab-month period71 or facilitated such an investment1 if the investment directly and significantly contributes to the ability of the ,russian ,federation to privatize state-owned assets in a manner that unjustly benefits-- 7#a7 officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7#b7 close associates or family members of those officials4 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the report required by subsection 7a74 #fbh4 ,report on section #bcd of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the foreign persons that the ,president has determined under section #bcd of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebh7 have knowingly1 on or after ,august #b1 #bjag1 and before the date of the report1 exported1 transferred1 or otherwise provided to ,syria significant financial1 material1 or technological support that contributes materially to the ability of the ,government of ,syria to-- 7#a7 acquire or develop chemical1 biological1 or nuclear weapons or related technologies2 7#b7 acquire or develop ballistic or cruise missile capabilities2 7#c7 acquire or develop destabilizing numbers and types of advanced conventional weapons2 7#d7 acquire significant defense articles1 defense services1 or defense information 7as such terms are defined under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq4772 or 7#e7 acquire items designated by the ,president for purposes of the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list under section #ch7;a77#a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;a77#a774 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the report required by subsection 7a74 ,d ,general provisions #fda4 ,exception relating to activities of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,this title and the amendments made by this title shall not apply with respect to activities of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to authorize the imposition of any sanction or other condition1 limitation1 restriction1 or prohibition1 that directly or indirectly impedes the supply by any entity of the ,russian ,federation of any product or service1 or the procurement of such product or service by any contractor or subcontractor of the ,united ,states or any other entity1 relating to or in connection with any space launch conducted for-- 7#a7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 or 7#b7 any other non-,department of ,defense customer4 #fdb4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed-- 7#a7 to supersede the limitations or exceptions on the use of rocket engines for national security purposes under section #afjh of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cfbf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note71 as amended by section #afjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aajj7 and section #afjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #behb72 or 7#b7 to prohibit a contractor or subcontractor of the ,department of ,defense from acquiring components referred to in such section #afjh4 ,,vii ,other matters relating to the ,russian ,federation #gja4 ,determination on designation of the ,russian ,federation as a state sponsor of terrorism 7a7 ,determination 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a determination of whether the ,russian ,federation meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism4 7#b7 ,form ,the determination required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex1 if appropriate4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,state sponsor of terrorism ,the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 for purposes of-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other provision of law4 #gjb4 ,expansion of geographic targeting orders of ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecbf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,reporting by title insurance companies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue an order under subsection 7a7 requiring a domestic title insurance company to obtain1 maintain1 and report to the ,secretary information on the beneficial owners of entities that purchase residential real estate in high-value transactions in which the domestic title insurance company is involved4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,beneficial owner ,the term beneficial owner1 with respect to an entity1 means an individual who1 directly or indirectly1 owns #be percent or more of the equity interests in the entity4 7,b7 ,domestic title insurance company ,the term domestic title insurance company has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,high-value transaction ,the term high-value1 with respect to a real estate transaction1 has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary based on the real estate market in which the transaction takes place4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall prescribe regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection 7a74 #gjc4 ,extension of limitations on importation of uranium from ,russian ,federation ,section #caab;,a7c7 of the ,,usec ,privatization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbig;h-#aj;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7vi71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7vii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 in calendar year #bjba1 #dfc1fbj kilograms2 7ix7 in calendar year #bjbb1 #def1icj kilograms2 7x7 in calendar year #bjbc1 #ddi1haj kilograms2 7xi7 in calendar year #bjbd1 #dce1icc kilograms2 7xii7 in calendar year #bjbe1 #dba1fei kilograms2 7xiii7 in calendar year #bjbf1 #dba1fei kilograms2 7xiv7 in calendar year #bjbg1 #cid1jgb kilograms2 7xv7 in calendar year #bjbh1 #chf1iea kilograms2 7xvi7 in calendar year #bjbi1 #chf1iea kilograms2 and 7xvii7 in calendar year #bjcj1 #cge1gia kilograms4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 or2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by striking reference data and all that follows through #bjai and inserting the following3 lower scenario data in the document of the ,world ,nuclear ,association entitled ,nuclear ,fuel ,report3 ,global ,scenarios for ,demand and ,supply ,availability #bjag-bjce4 ,in each of calendar years #bjbb1 #bjbe1 and #bjbh2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #gjd4 ,establishment of a ,national ,fusion ,center to respond to threats from the ,government of the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,national ,fusion ,center to ,respond to ,hybrid ,threats1 which shall focus primarily on such threats from the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 and shall be chaired by senior ,united ,states ,government officials from participating agencies 7in this section referred to as the ,center74 7b7 ,mission ,the primary missions of the ,center are as follows3 7#a7 ,to serve as the primary organization in the ,united ,states ,government to coordinate analysis and policy implementation across the ,united ,states ,government in responding to hybrid threats posed by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to the national security1 sovereignty1 democracy1 and economic activity of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies1 including the following activities3 7,a7 ,execution of disinformation1 misinformation1 and propaganda campaigns through traditional and social media platforms4 7,b7 ,formation1 infiltration1 or manipulation of cultural1 religious1 educational1 and political organizations or parties4 7,c7 ,covert transfer of illicit money through shell corporations and financial institutions to facilitate corruption1 crime1 and malign influence activities1 including through political parties and interest groups4 7,d7 ,coercive tactics and gray zone activities1 including through para-military and para-police and security services and militias4 7,e7 ,cyber and other non-traditional threats1 including against public infrastructure1 government institutions1 or political organizations or actors4 7,f7 ,use of energy resources or infrastructure to influence or constrain sovereign states and political actors4 7#b7 ,to synchronize the efforts of the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the intelligence community1 other relevant civilian ,united ,states ,government agencies1 and ,united ,states military combatant commands with respect to countering efforts by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to undermine the national security1 political sovereignty1 democratic institutions1 and economic activity of the ,united ,states and its ,united ,states allies1 including by-- 7,a7 ensuring that each such element is aware of and coordinating on such efforts2 and 7,b7 overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive and integrated policy responses to such efforts4 7#c7 ,in coordination with the head of the ,global ,engagement ,center established by section #abhg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note71 to examine current and emerging efforts by malign state actors to use propaganda and disinformation operations1 including-- 7,a7 traditional media platforms such as television1 radio1 and print2 and 7,b7 social media platforms and other ,internet communication tools4 7#d7 ,to identify and close gaps across the departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government with respect to expertise1 readiness1 and planning to address the threats posed by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7c7 ,reporting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,center shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees every #ahj days a report on threats posed by the ,russian ,federation to the national security1 sovereignty1 and economic activity of the ,united ,states and its allies4 7#b7 ,matters included ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report1 a discussion of the following3 7,a7 ,the nature1 extent1 and execution of the threats described in such paragraph4 7,b7 ,the ability of the ,united ,states ,government to identify and defend against such threats4 7,c7 ,the progress of the ,center in achieving its missions1 including through coordination with other governments and multilateral organizations4 7,d7 ,recommendations the ,director determines necessary for legislative actions to improve the ability of the ,center to achieve its missions4 7#c7 ,form ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community means an element of the intelligence community specified or designated under section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #gje4 ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund described in section #gjgj7;d7 of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag 7division ,j of ,public ,law #aae-ca2 #aca ,stat4 #gjf71 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts in the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund shall be used in countries of ,europe and ,eurasia the ,secretary of ,state has determined are vulnerable to malign influence by the ,russian ,federation to effectively implement1 subject to the availability of funds1 the following goals3 7#a7 ,to assist in protecting critical infrastructure and electoral mechanisms from cyberattacks4 7#b7 ,to combat corruption1 improve the rule of law1 and otherwise strengthen independent judiciaries and prosecutors general offices4 7#c7 ,to respond to the humanitarian crises and instability caused or aggravated by the invasions and occupations of ,georgia1 ,moldova1 and ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation4 7#d7 ,to improve participatory legislative processes and legal education1 political transparency and competition1 and compliance with international obligations4 7#e7 ,to build the capacity of civil society1 media1 and other nongovernmental organizations countering the influence and propaganda of the ,russian ,federation to combat corruption1 prioritize access to truthful information1 and operate freely in all regions4 7#f7 ,to assist the ,secretary of ,state in executing the functions specified in section #abci7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 for the purposes of recognizing1 understanding1 exposing1 and countering propaganda and disinformation efforts by foreign governments1 in coordination with the relevant regional ,assistant ,secretary or ,assistant ,secretaries of the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,revision of activities for which amounts may be used ,the ,secretary of ,state may modify a goal described in subsection 7b7 if1 not later than #ae days before revising such goal1 the ,secretary notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the revision4 7d7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall1 acting through the ,coordinator of ,united ,states ,assistance to ,europe and ,eurasia 7authorized pursuant to section #fja of the ,support for ,east ,european ,democracy 7,,seed7 ,act of #aihi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #edfa7 and section #ajb of the ,freedom for ,russia and ,emerging ,eurasian ,democracies and ,open ,markets ,support ,act of #aiib 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ehab771 and in consultation with the ,administrator for the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,director of the ,global ,engagement ,center of the ,department of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 ,,eucom1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 coordinate and carry out activities to achieve the goals described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,method ,activities to achieve the goals described in subsection 7b7 shall be carried out through-- 7,a7 initiatives of the ,united ,states ,government2 7,b7 ,federal grant programs such as the ,information ,access ,fund2 7,c7 nongovernmental or international organizations2 or 7,d7 support exchanges with countries facing state-sponsored disinformation and pressure campaigns1 particularly in ,europe and ,eurasia1 provided that a portion of the funds are made available through a process whereby the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs of the ,department of ,state solicits proposals from posts located in affected countries to counter state-sponsored disinformation and hybrid threats1 promote democracy1 and support exchanges with countries facing state-sponsored disinformation and pressure campaigns4 7#c7 ,report on implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a of each year1 the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,coordinator of ,united ,states ,assistance to ,europe and ,eurasia1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the programs and activities carried out to achieve the goals described in subsection 7b7 during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to each program or activity described in that subparagraph-- 7i7 the amount of funding for the program or activity2 7ii7 the goal described in subsection 7b7 to which the program or activity relates2 and 7iii7 an assessment of whether or not the goal was met4 7e7 ,coordination with global partners 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to maximize impact1 eliminate duplication1 and speed the achievement of the goals described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure coordination with-- 7,a7 the ,european ,union and its institutions2 7,b7 the governments of countries that are members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization or the ,european ,union2 and 7,c7 international organizations and quasi-governmental funding entities that carry out programs and activities that seek to accomplish the goals described in subsection 7b74 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to or limit ,united ,states foreign assistance not provided using amounts available in the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund4 7g7 ,expansion of pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall expand the pilot program required under section #bed7;g7 of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;g77 to hire additional personnel within the ,bureau for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor to develop and implement programs focused on combating corruption1 improving rule of law1 and building capacity of civil society1 political parties1 and independent media4 7#b7 ,report on ensuring adequate staffing for governance activities ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on implementation of the pilot program required under section #bed7;g7 of the ,countering ,russian ,influence in ,europe and ,eurasia ,act of #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;g774 7h7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gjf4 ,coordinating aid and assistance across ,europe and ,eurasia ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has applied1 and continues to apply traditional uses of force1 intelligence operations1 cyber attacks1 and influence campaigns1 including through the use of corruption1 disinformation1 and cultural and social influence1 which represent clear and present threats to the countries of ,europe and ,eurasia2 7#b7 in response1 governments in ,europe and ,eurasia should redouble efforts to build resilience within their institutions1 political systems1 and civil societies2 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,government supports the democratic and rule of law-based institutions that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation seeks to undermine1 including the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 the ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe1 and the ,european ,union2 7#d7 the ,united ,states ,government should continue to work with and strengthen such institutions1 including the ,european ,union1 as a partner against aggression by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation through the coordination of aid programs1 development assistance1 and other efforts to counter malign ,russian influence2 7#e7 the ,united ,states ,government should continue to work with the individual countries of ,europe and ,eurasia to bolster efforts to counter malign ,russian influence in all its forms2 and 7#f7 the ,united ,states ,government should increase assistance and diplomatic efforts in ,europe1 including in ,european ,union and ,,nato countries1 to address threats to fundamental human rights and backsliding in rule of law protections1 operating space for independent media and civil society1 and other democratic institutions1 whose strength is critical to defending against malign ,russian influence over the long term4 #gjg4 ,addressing abuse and misuse by the ,russian ,federation of ,,interpol red notices and red diffusions 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,international ,criminal ,police ,organization 7commonly known as ,,interpol7 works to prevent and fight crime through enhanced cooperation and innovation on police and security matters1 including counterterrorism1 cybercrime1 counternarcotics1 and transnational organized crime4 7#b7 ,united ,states membership and participation in ,,interpol advances the national security and law enforcement interests of the ,united ,states related to combating counterterrorism1 cybercrime1 counternarcotics1 and combating transnational organized crime4 7#c7 ,article #b of ,,interpol's ,constitution states that the organization aims to ensure and promote the widest possible mutual assistance between all criminal police authorities ''' in the spirit of the ,universal ,declaration of ,human ,rights4 7#d7 ,article #c of ,,interpol's ,constitution states that1 it is strictly forbidden for the ,organization to undertake any intervention or activities of a political1 military1 religious or racial character44 7#e7 ,independent international nongovernmental organizations have documented how several ,,interpol member countries1 including the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and others1 have used ,,interpol's processes1 including the red notice and red diffusion mechanisms1 for activities of a political character4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and the governments of certain other countries have repeatedly abused and misused ,,interpol's red notice and red diffusion mechanisms for overtly political purposes and activities such as harassing or persecuting political opponents1 human rights defenders1 or journalists4 7c7 ,censure of abusive activity and institutional reforms ,the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at ,,interpol-- 7#a7 to inform the ,general ,secretariat about cases in which countries are misusing its systems for activities of a political character or other purposes contrary to ,,interpol's ,constitution1 so that appropriate measures may be taken by ,,interpol2 7#b7 to advance institutional reforms at ,,interpol1 including in the ,general ,secretariat1 the ,commission for the ,control of ,files1 and the ,notices and ,diffusions ,task ,force within the ,general ,secretariat1 to prevent member countries from abusing and misusing ,,interpol's red notice and diffusion mechanisms2 7#c7 to increase1 to the extent practicable1 dedicated funding to the ,commission for the ,control of ,files and the ,notices and ,diffusions ,task ,force in order to further expand operations related to the review of requests for red notices and red diffusions2 and 7#d7 to censure member countries that repeatedly abuse and misuse ,,interpol's red notice and red diffusion mechanisms1 including restricting the access of those countries to ,,interpol's data systems4 7d7 ,report on ,united ,states support for ,,interpol reforms 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report on ,united ,states support for institutional reforms at ,,interpol that are necessary to address abuse and misuse of ,,interpol's red notice and red diffusion mechanisms4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 to the extent feasible1 a description of ,united ,states support for reforms that increase ,,interpol's transparency with respect to-- 7i7 the number of red notices and red diffusions requested by each member country2 7ii7 the number or proportion of requests for red notice or red diffusions rejected by ,,interpol1 following internal review1 for each member country2 7iii7 how ,,interpol's ,general ,secretariat identifies requests for red notice or red diffusions that are politically motivated or are otherwise in violation of ,,interpol's rules2 and 7iv7 how ,,interpol reviews and addresses cases in which a member country has abused or misused the red notice and red diffusion mechanisms for overtly political purposes2 and 7,b7 a list of countries that the ,secretary determines have repeatedly abused and misused the red notice and red diffusion mechanisms for political purposes4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be posted on a publicly available interest website of the ,department of ,state and of the ,department of ,justice4 7e7 ,prohibition against action on abusive red notices and red diffusions ,an official of the ,united ,states may not take any action against a person based solely on the issuance of an ,,interpol red notice or red diffusion issued by a country identified on the list required by paragraph 7#b77;,b7 unless the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the red notice or red diffusion was not issued for political purposes4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gjh4 ,report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the ,russian ,federation in ,syria 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,in ,march #bjaf1 ,amnesty ,international issued a report stating1 ,syrian and ,russian forces have been deliberately attacking health facilities in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law4 ,but what is truly egregious is that wiping out hospitals appears to have become part of their military strategy44 7#b7 ,on ,september #ba1 #bjag1 ,department of ,state ,spokesperson ,heather ,nauert said1 ,the ,united ,states is concerned by reports of airstrikes in ,idlib province and northern ,hama province on ,september #ai and #bj that killed at least three medical personnel and damaged a number of medical facilities1 emergency equipment1 and civil defense centers4 ,these attacks fit an all-too-familiar pattern in which medical facilities and personnel--and the civilians they serve--are victims of strikes by the ,syrian regime and its ,russian allies44 7#c7 ,in ,february #bjah1 ,syrian and ,russian airstrikes in rebel-held areas killed #bcj civilians and hit at least #i medical facilities4 ,in a statement on ,february #aj1 #bjah1 the office of ,zeid ,ra'ad al-,hussein1 the ,united ,nations ,high ,commissioner for ,human ,rights1 said the airstrikes may1 depending on the circumstances1 all constitute war crimes4 7#d7 ,on ,march #f1 #bjah1 the ,united ,nations ,independent ,international ,commission of ,inquiry on the ,syrian ,arab ,republic noted1 ,in one particularly harmful attack on #ac ,november1 the ,russian ,air ,force carried out airstrikes on a densely populated civilian area in ,atareb 7,aleppo71 killing at least #hd people and injuring another #aej4 ,using unguided weapons1 the attack struck a market1 police station1 shops1 and a restaurant1 and may amount to a war crime44 7b7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity attributable to the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or paramilitary forces or contractors responsive to the direction of that ,government during the operations of that ,government in ,syria-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,state determines that the violence in ,syria has ceased4 7c7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity described in subsection 7b71 including-- 7,a7 any such alleged crimes that may violate the principle of medical neutrality and1 if possible1 an identification of the individual or individuals who engaged in or organized such crimes2 and 7,b7 if possible1 a description of the conventional and unconventional weapons used for such alleged crimes and the origins of such weapons4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether such alleged crimes constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity1 including genocide4 7#c7 ,a description and assessment by the ,office of ,global ,criminal ,justice of the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,department of ,justice1 and other appropriate ,federal agencies1 of programs that the ,united ,states ,government has undertaken to ensure accountability for such alleged crimes1 including programs-- 7,a7 to train investigators within and outside of ,syria on how to document1 investigate1 develop findings with respect to1 and identify and locate alleged perpetrators of1 such alleged crimes1 including-- 7i7 the number of ,united ,states ,government or contractor personnel currently designated to work full-time on such training2 and 7ii7 an identification of the authorities and appropriations being used to support such training2 and 7,b7 to document1 collect1 preserve1 and protect evidence of such alleged crimes1 including support for ,syrian1 foreign1 and international nongovernmental organizations1 and other entities1 including the ,international1 ,impartial and ,independent ,mechanism to ,assist in the ,investigation and ,prosecution of ,persons ,responsible for the ,most ,serious ,crimes under ,international ,law ,committed in the ,syrian ,arab ,republic since ,march #bjaa and the ,independent ,international ,commission of ,inquiry on the ,syrian ,arab ,republic of the ,united ,nations4 7d7 ,protection of witnesses and evidence ,in preparing the report required by subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall take due care to ensure that the identities of witnesses and physical evidence are not publicly disclosed in a manner that might place such witnesses at risk of harm or encourage the destruction of such evidence by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or the ,government of ,syria1 violent extremist groups1 anti-government forces1 or any other combatants or participants in the conflict in ,syria4 7e7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7b7 may be submitted in unclassified or classified form1 but shall include a publicly available annex4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gji4 ,report on activities of the ,russian ,federation in ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the willingness and capacity of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to ensure the removal of ,iranian forces1 ,iran-aligned and ,iran-directed militias and paramilitaries1 and other armed group responsive to the direction of ,iran1 from the territory of ,syria2 7#b7 a list of policies1 actions1 or activities that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation would take if that ,government were willing to ensure the removal of the forces1 militias1 paramilitaries1 and other armed groups described in paragraph 7#a7 from the territory of ,syria2 7#c7 a list of policies1 actions1 or activities that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation would take to ensure the removal of the forces1 militias1 paramilitaries1 and other armed groups described in paragraph 7#a7 from the territory of ,syria if that ,government were capable of doing so2 7#d7 an assessment of whether any of the policies1 actions1 or activities described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 are being taken by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 7#e7 an assessment of the specific commitments made by officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to officials of the ,government of ,israel with respect to the ,golan ,heights and the presence of the forces1 militias1 paramilitaries1 and other armed groups described in paragraph 7#a7 in the territory of ,syria2 7#f7 an assessment of weapons1 technologies1 and knowledge directly or indirectly transferred by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad1 ,lebanese ,hezbollah1 ,iran1 or ,iran-aligned forces in ,syria that threaten the security and qualitative military edge of ,israel2 and 7#g7 an assessment of whether the presence of ,russian forces and ,russian contractors in ,syria limits the options of the ,government of ,israel in taking steps to ensure its security from threats emanating from the territory of ,syria4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees and leadership defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees and leadership means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,speaker1 the majority leader1 and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gaj4 ,report on the assassination of ,boris ,nemtsov 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report detailing the circumstances of the assassination on ,february #bg1 #bjae1 of ,russian opposition leader ,boris ,nemtsov1 including-- 7#a7 a list of the individuals the ,secretary determines to have been involved in the assassination as perpetrators or as having organized or directed the assassination2 7#b7 a description of what measures1 if any1 have been taken by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to investigate the assassination and bring the individuals described in paragraph 7#a7 to justice2 and 7#c7 an assessment of the effectiveness of those measures4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees and leadership defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees and leadership means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,speaker1 the majority leader1 and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gaa4 ,report on the personal net worth and assets of ,vladimir ,putin 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report on the personal net worth and assets of the ,president of the ,russian ,federation1 ,vladimir ,putin1 including-- 7#a7 the estimated net worth and known sources of income of ,vladimir ,putin and his family members1 including assets1 investments1 bank accounts1 other business interests1 and relevant beneficial ownership information2 and 7#b7 an identification of the most significant senior foreign political figures and oligarchs in the ,russian ,federation1 as determined by their closeness to ,vladimir ,putin4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gab4 ,sense of ,congress on responsibility of technology companies for state-sponsored disinformation ,it is the sense of ,congress that technology companies1 particularly social media companies1 share responsibility for ensuring that their platforms are free of disinformation sponsored by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and other foreign governments4