HR 3524
101th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Computer crimes
Computer networks
Fines (Penalties)
Computer Network Protection Act of 1989
Introduced: October 25, 1989
Introduced by:
Markey, Edward J.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 6, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Oct 25, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 25, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Computer Network Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to impose fines and prison terms upon persons who, without authorization, knowingly: (1) access or damage any computer data or impair or damage the operations of any interstate computer network; and (2) cause losses of more than $10,000 in a one-year period.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1