DETERRENCE Act

Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors Act or the DETERRENCE Act

This bill establishes sentencing enhancements for various federal criminal offenses if the offenses are directed by or coordinated with a foreign government.

Other titles

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A bill to authorize sentencing enhancements for certain criminal offenses directed by or coordinated with foreign governments.Official Title as Introduced

DETERRENCE ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed Senate

Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed Senate

Legislative history

S. 1136·Senate·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Sen. Maggie Hassan(Democratic-New Hampshire)·

Mar 26, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 10, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs. Hearings held.

Jun 10, 2025

SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3322-3323)

Jun 10, 2025

Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3322-3323)

Jun 11, 2025

Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Jun 11, 2025

House · FloorReceived in the House.

Jun 11, 2025

House · FloorHeld at the desk.

Documents

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Bill text

Jun 10, 2025As passed by the Senate Mar 26, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Jun 10, 2025Passed Senate