HR 9697 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

To authorize the President of the United States to issue cyber letters of marque and reprisal, and for other purposes.

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This bill would give the President the power to issue "cyber letters of marque and reprisal," which historically refers to government-issued authorizations allowing private parties to take action against foreign targets — in this case, in the area of cybersecurity. No official summary is available for this bill.

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July 15, 2026

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