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Netizens Protection Act of 1999

Introduced: October 5, 1999 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 20, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Oct 6, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2037)
Oct 5, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Oct 5, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Netizens Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits any person from initiating the transmission of an unsolicited electronic mail (e-mail) message in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce if such message: (1) does not contain the name, physical address, and e-mail address of the sender; (2) does not provide an electronic method for contacting the sender to request that no further messages be sent; or (3) is part of a bulk transmission of such messages and includes information that is false or misleading with respect to the body of the message. Provides a private right of action for violations of such prohibition.

Requires each interactive computer service provider to make available to each of its customers its policy regarding unsolicited e-mail, including options for the customer to elect to receive or not receive such e-mail. Prohibits customers from using the equipment or facilities of the provider to initiate the bulk transmission of an unsolicited e-mail message if the provider's policy prohibits such bulk transmissions. Provides a right of action for providers adversely affected by customer violations of such prohibition.

States that a provider who in good faith takes action to restrict or prevent the receipt of unsolicited e-mail by its customers shall not be liable for any harm resulting from the failure to prevent such receipt.

What's happening now October 20, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

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