Monday: Trade secrets

by Jordain Carney - 04/04/16 10:27 AM ET

Senators will take up legislation Monday to crack down on the theft of international trade secrets.

The legislation, known as the Defend Trade Secrets Act, would allow for civil litigation for theft of international trade secrets.

{mosads}Supports argue the additional legal operations are needed to help U.S. businesses remain competitive. The Department of Justice can currently bring up trade secret claims in federal court.

The Senate will convene at 3 p.m. as lawmakers return from a two-week recess. Lawmakers will move to the trade legislation at 5 p.m., before taking a vote on final passage at 5:30 p.m.

The legislation was passed by the Judiciary Committee earlier this year. With 64 cosponsors it’s expected to easily pass on Monday evening, where it will need to get a simple majority.

The House is not in session this week.

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