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ID Spam Act

Introduced: April 8, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Apr 9, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Apr 8, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Inform and Deter Spam Act or the ID Spam Act - Amends the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 to authorize the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on it's motion or at it's direction, to add a civil penalty amount obtained for a violation of the Act to a fund to provide rewards to individuals who provide violation information.

Authorizes the CPSC, in its sole discretion, to grant a reward up to $100,000 to any individual who provided valuable violation information which resulted in a final court order against any violators. Declares that the receipt of a reward under this section does not constitute immunity from criminal liability. Makes it unlawful to provide false information. Authorizes regulations providing for procedures to protect informants' anonymity.

What's happening now April 9, 2008

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2