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HR 3524 101th Congress House

Computer Network Protection Act of 1989

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of interstate communications networks to distribute computer viruses, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 25, 1989 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Computer crimesComputer networksFines (Penalties)
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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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
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 Latest action November 6, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Oct 25, 1989
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3524: Computer Network Protection Act of 1989. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3524/
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"H.R. 3524: Computer Network Protection Act of 1989." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3524/.
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H.R. 3524, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3524/.
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