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Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001

Introduced: November 1, 2001 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 12, 2001
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 491).
Dec 12, 2001
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 12, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9309-9310)
Dec 12, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 491).
Dec 11, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9189-9192; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9189)
Dec 11, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 11, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3209.
Dec 11, 2001
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 29, 2001
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
Nov 29, 2001
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-306.
Nov 15, 2001
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 14, 2001
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 14, 2001
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2001
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 5, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Nov 1, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 12, 2001 House · vote #491 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 4230 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for knowingly engaging in conduct that: (1) is likely to impart the false impression that activity that violates prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction is occurring or will occur; and (2) causes an emergency response by governmental agencies.

Makes any persons who engage in such conduct jointly and severally liable to any party incurring expenses incident to the investigation of such conduct, including the cost of any military or civilian agency response to protect public health or safety. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any party incurring such expenses.

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3