The Digital Chamber (“TDC”) applauds Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) for introducing H.R. 4988, the Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025 calling for the creation of a Cyber Letter of Marque to combat state-linked cybercrime and transnational hacker networks. This reflects a direct recommendation from TDC’s recent report Blockchain and National Security: A Strategic Imperative. 

As we stated in the report, cybercrime is a national security threat, a financial stability risk, and an attack on consumers to the tune of billions of dollars annually. As cyberattacks increasingly target America’s seniors, businesses, and critical infrastructure, traditional law enforcement tools alone are not enough to thwart the strident adversaries preying on vulnerable systems. This bill will empower the United States with a modern mechanism to pursue foreign cybercriminal enterprises and recover stolen assets by leveraging the most innovative talent in the world and deputizing licensed cyber operators.

Read the full TDC National Security Report and its recommendations here. TDC urges Congress to advance Rep. Schweikert’s bill to safeguard America’s digital leadership and provide accountability, deterrence, and protection in the digital battlefield. 

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