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Spy Act

Introduced: February 8, 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
Jul 17, 2007
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Jun 7, 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 6, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 48 (Roll no. 434). (text: CR H6031-6035)
Jun 6, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6047-6048)
Jun 6, 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.
Jun 6, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 964.
Jun 6, 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): 368 - 48 (Roll no. 434).(text: CR H6031-6035)
Jun 6, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6031-6037)
Jun 6, 2007
Mr. Rush moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 24, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-169.
May 24, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 101.
May 10, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
May 10, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Feb 8, 2007
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 6, 2007 House · vote #434 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 36848 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act - (Sec. 2) Makes it unlawful for any person who is not the owner or authorized user (user) of a protected computer (a computer exclusively for the use of a financial institution or the U.S. government, or a computer used in interstate or foreign commerce or communication) to engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in connection with specified conduct, including: (1) taking unsolicited control of the computer; (2) modifying computer settings; (3) collecting personally identifiable information; (4) inducing the owner or authorized user to disclose personally identifiable information; (5) inducing the unsolicited installation of computer software; and (6) removing or disabling a security, anti-spyware, or anti-virus technology.

(Sec. 3) Makes it unlawful for a person to: (1) transmit to a protected computer any information collection program (a program that collects personally identifiable information and uses the information to send advertising), unless such program provides notice required by this Act before downloading or installing any of the information collection program; or (2) execute any collection information program installed on a protected computer unless, before execution, the user has consented to such execution under notice requirements of this Act. Provides an exception with respect to Internet activity within a particular website when the information collected is sent only to the provider of the website accessed or Internet-based search function.

(Sec. 5) Sets forth various exceptions and limitations.

(Sec. 7) Requires reports.

What's happening now July 17, 2007

Star Print ordered on the bill.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3