HR 3461 110th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Child safety Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Computer security measures Crime and Law Enforcement Families Federal advisory bodies Fraud Government Operations and Politics Identity theft Internet Public service advertising Right of privacy

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

Introduced: August 4, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps

Introduced

In committee

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

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): 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 14, 2007	House · vote #1085	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	398–6	See who voted →

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.

What's happening now November 14, 2007

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

Committees of jurisdiction 3