HR 3461 110th Congress House

Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007

Official title: To establish a public awareness campaign regarding Internet safety.

Introduced: October 23, 2007 See on congress.gov

Science, Technology, Communications Child safetyCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesComputer security measuresCrime and Law Enforcement

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FamiliesFederal advisory bodiesFraudGovernment Operations and PoliticsIdentity theftInternetPublic service advertisingRight of privacy

Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps

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Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Nov 14, 2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Nov 13, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 13, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 6 (Roll no. 1085). (text: CR H13561)

Nov 13, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13824-13825)

Nov 13, 2007

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.

Nov 13, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3461.

Nov 13, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13561-13562)

Nov 13, 2007

Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Oct 30, 2007

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Oct 30, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 23, 2007

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Oct 23, 2007

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 23, 2007

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Aug 4, 2007

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

Aug 4, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Aug 4, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 13, 2007	House · vote #1085	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	398–6	See who voted →

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Latest action November 14, 2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007 - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to carry out a nationwide program to increase public awareness and education regarding Internet safety, including including threats to online commercial transactions, financial information and privacy, and juveniles, using existing resources and efforts of all levels of government and other appropriate entities. Includes in the program activities relating to best practices, a national outreach and education campaign, and information access and exchange. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an Online Safety and Technology working group comprised of representatives of the business community, public interest groups, federal agencies, and other appropriate groups.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 11

Boyda, Nancy

· Nov 13, 2007

Blackburn, Marsha

Tennessee · Oct 30, 2007

Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

New York · Oct 25, 2007

LAMPSON, NICK

· Oct 25, 2007

Matsui, Doris O.

California · Oct 23, 2007

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Oct 23, 2007

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Oct 23, 2007

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Oct 18, 2007

Courtney, Joe

Connecticut · Oct 10, 2007

Bordallo, Madeleine

· Aug 4, 2007

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Aug 4, 2007

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