The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is backing federal legislation that would give the U.S. State Department more resources and training for intellectual property enforcement efforts in foreign countries.

“Protecting job-creating intellectual property abroad is a critical part of our relationships with other countries,” Mark Esper, executive VP of the Chamber’s Global Intellectual Property Center, said in a statement released Monday. “This particular proposal recognizes that dedicated officials and resources are necessary for effective IP protection and enforcement, and we are committed to seeing this measure become law.”