HR 1748
105th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Advertising
Commerce
Computer networks
Consumer protection
Damages
Direct mail advertising
Electronic mail systems
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Identification devices
Interactive media
Law
Netizens Protection Act of 1997
Introduced: May 22, 1997
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 2, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
May 22, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
May 22, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1014)
May 22, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Netizens Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person within the United States to use any computer or other electronic device to send an unsolicited advertisement to an electronic mail address: (1) of an individual with whom the sender lacks a preexisting and ongoing business or personal relationship, unless such individual provides express invitation or permission; or (2) unless the sender clearly provides, at the beginning of the advertisement, the date and time of the message, the identity of the business, entity, or individual sending the message, and the sender's return electronic mail address.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1