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          <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3806, The Supporting Prosecutions of International Espionage Schemes Act of 2007</title>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 3806 would amend title 18, with respect to certain crimes affecting national security.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc0&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Supporting Prosecutions of International Espionage Schemes Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) revise criminal prohibitions against unauthorized gathering and disclosure of national defense information and recklessly losing such information; (2) increase maximum prison terms for the crimes of misprision of treason, rebellion, and thefts of classified information and financial records by computer; (3) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for damaging or impeding the operation of a nuclear facility or attempting or conspiring to do so; and (4) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 20 years for violations of certain export control requirements.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Directs the Attorney General to: (1) notify appropriate officials at the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), State, and Commerce of any indictments, convictions, or dispositions of any criminal investigations under the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act; (2) develop an Internet import and export control database; and (3) provide technical assistance to investigators and prosecutors to improve and increase enforcement and prosecution of export control laws.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc1&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 11/2/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc2&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc3&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3806.html?rev=14370</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 3806 would amend title 18, with respect to certain crimes affecting national security.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc4&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Supporting Prosecutions of International Espionage Schemes Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) revise criminal prohibitions against unauthorized gathering and disclosure of national defense information and recklessly losing such information; (2) increase maximum prison terms for the crimes of misprision of treason, rebellion, and thefts of classified information and financial records by computer; (3) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for damaging or impeding the operation of a nuclear facility or attempting or conspiring to do so; and (4) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 20 years for violations of certain export control requirements.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Directs the Attorney General to: (1) notify appropriate officials at the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), State, and Commerce of any indictments, convictions, or dispositions of any criminal investigations under the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act; (2) develop an Internet import and export control database; and (3) provide technical assistance to investigators and prosecutors to improve and increase enforcement and prosecution of export control laws.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc5&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 10/10/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc6&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc7&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Status as of November 2, 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3806.html</link>
<description>11/2/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Revision by webmaster (October 11, 2007, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3806.html?rev=11279</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 3806 would amend title 18, with respect to certain crimes affecting national security.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc8&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc9&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc10&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc11&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Revision by webmaster (October 11, 2007, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3806.html?rev=11280</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 3806 would amend title 18, with respect to certain crimes affecting national security.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc12&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc13&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 10/10/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc14&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc15&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Status as of October 10, 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3806.html</link>
<description>10/10/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Status as of October 10, 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3806.html</link>
<description>10/10/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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