1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Providing Rewards for Outstanding Tips to Expose Crimes in Technology Act of 2017” or the “PROTECT Act of 2017”.
Providing Rewards for Outstanding Tips to Expose Crimes in Technology Act of 2017
A BILL
To direct the Attorney General to create a special reward program for individuals providing information leading to the apprehension and conviction of persons committing offenses under section 1030 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
2. Cybercrime reward program
In general— The Attorney General shall establish and publicize a special reward program for individuals providing information leading to the apprehension and conviction of persons committing offenses under section 1030 of title 18, United States Code.
Authorization of appropriations— There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out this section.