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US SB2227

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cornyn

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for violations of 18 U.S.C. § 951 (acting as an agent of a foreign government without notifying the Attorney General) and conspiracies to violate that section

  • Removes time limits for prosecuting violations of 18 U.S.C. § 794 (gathering or delivering defense information to aid a foreign government) and related conspiracies

  • Allows prosecution at any time for violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1425 (unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization) when the offense was committed to facilitate acting as a foreign agent

  • Amends Chapter 213 of Title 18, United States Code by adding a new section 3302 specifically addressing espionage offenses

  • Introduced July 9, 2025 by Senators Cornyn, Rounds, and Lankford and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

SPIES Act Strengthening Prosecution Integrity for Espionage Statutes Act

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

7/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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