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December 12, 2018

Harris Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Nation’s Ability to Combat Economic Espionage

Today, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Deterring Espionage by Foreign Entities through National Defense (DEFEND) Act, which would update the Economic Espionage Act (EEA) to better address the growing threat of economic and industrial espionage perpetrated by foreign actors. The legislation increases the damages available for victims of trade theft, extends the statute of limitations, and expands the scope of the EEA to encompass a … Continue Reading

December 11, 2018

Harris Questions CBP Commissioner on Economic Impact of San Ysidro Port of Entry Closing, Trafficking Prosecutions

Video of Harris' Questioning WASHINGTON, DC - At a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee today, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) pressed Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan on the reasoning behind last month's five-hour closure of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, as well as the economic impact of the border closing on the surrounding communities. The border closure last month resulted in a loss of $5.3 million for City of San Ysidro businesses alone, and across San… Continue Reading

December 10, 2018

Harris, Barragán Submit Comment to DHS Opposing Proposed Public Charge Rule Threatening California’s Health, Safety, and Economic Stability

On Friday, Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) submitted a comment to the Department of Homeland Security expressing their strong opposition to a proposed rule that would prevent non-citizens who lawfully participate in vital public health, nutrition, and housing programs from obtaining green cards and other visas. The rule would drastically limit the number of low- and middle-income immigrants eligible to obtain permanent residency in the Unite… Continue Reading

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