Lee Bill Authorizes American Hackers to Fight Foreign Cyberattacks

This press release from Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) was published on 2026-07-15 and titled "Lee Bill Authorizes American Hackers to Fight Foreign Cyberattacks".

Lee Bill Authorizes American Hackers to Fight Foreign Cyberattacks

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation that would allow private American entities to prevent foreign cyber-attacks against the United States. The Cyber Letters of Marque and Reprisal Act authorizes President Trump to issue letters of marque and reprisal to strategically deter and disrupt cyber operations against the U.S. The bill continues Senator Lee’s recent work to revive the use of traditional letters of marque and reprisal under the Constitution. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) introduced the House version of this legislation.