HR 1966
111th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Computer security and identity theft
Crimes against children
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication
Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act
Introduced: April 2, 2009
Introduced by:
Sánchez, Linda T.
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 2, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 2, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act - Amends the federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties on anyone who transmits in interstate or foreign commerce a communication intended to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress to another person, using electronic means to support severe, repeated, and hostile behavior.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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