Ernst, Hassan Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Foreign-Directed Crimes Passes Senate
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan's (D-N.H.) DETERRENCE Act successfully passed the Senate with unanimous support.
This legislation will increase criminal penalties for individuals who commit, or attempt to commit, violent crimes in the United States on behalf of foreign adversaries. It will hold offenders accountable and deter criminals and criminal organizations from taking . . .
Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan's (D-N.H.) DETERRENCE Act successfully passed the Senate with unanimous support.
This legislation will increase criminal penalties for individuals who commit, or attempt to commit, violent crimes in the United States on behalf of foreign adversaries. It will hold offenders accountable and deter criminals and criminal organizations from taking . . .