What does Preamble of Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill authorizes the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal. The authorization pertains to acts of aggression against the United States. It also covers aggression against members of a criminal enterprise or conspirators associated with cybercrime enterprises. The bill specifies 'other purposes' beyond the stated authorizations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025'.

What does FINDINGS. of Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes findings related to Congress's authority and the threat posed by criminal enterprises. Congress finds it has the power to grant letters of marque and reprisal to address acts of aggression from scam centers. The text identifies criminal enterprises using cybercrimes and coerced labor as an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. economic and national security.

What does ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF MARQUE AND REPRISAL. of Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes and requests the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal to privately armed persons and entities. The President can commission these individuals or entities to seize the person and property of those deemed members of a criminal enterprise or associated with cybercrime, outside U.S. boundaries. The President determines the number of individuals/entities to commission and provides instructions. Issuance of letters of marque and reprisal requires a security bond, the amount of which is determined by the President. Cybercrime, as defined in this section, includes offenses under section 1030 of title 18, United States Code, and other specified activities like ransomware attacks and cryptocurrency theft. A criminal enterprise, for the purposes of this section, includes a foreign government.

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Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

Last updated: 8/15/2025 · Introduced: 8/15/2025

Author: David Schweikert (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the President to grant letters of marque and reprisal to private individuals and entities to seize the assets of those involved in criminal enterprises and cybercrime outside of U.S. borders.
The bill defines cybercrime to include offenses like ransomware attacks and cryptocurrency theft, and expands the definition of a criminal enterprise to include foreign governments.
Issuance of these letters requires a security bond determined by the President, ensuring accountability for private actors authorized to take action.

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