HR 3630 111th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Child safety and welfare Computer security and identity theft Crime prevention Criminal justice information and records Education programs funding Elementary and secondary education Government studies and investigations Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Law enforcement administration and funding Teaching, teachers, curricula

AWARE Act

Introduced: September 23, 2009 Introduced by: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov

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Became law

Sep 30, 2009

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sep 25, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sep 23, 2009

Introduced in House

Sep 23, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Adolescent Web Awareness Requires Education Act or the AWARE Act - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) make two-year grants to certain educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, and schools to carry out Internet crime awareness and cybercrime prevention programs; (2) grant priority in making such grants to entities that meet specified criteria, including the identification and targeting of children-at-risk of engaging in cybercrimes or becoming crime victims; (3) contract for research studies on Internet crime awareness and prevention; and (4) provide technical assistance and guidance to grant recipients.

Authorizes grant recipients to use funds for specified purposes, including identifying, developing, and implementing Internet crime awareness and cybercrime prevention and public awareness programs, providing professional training to teachers and school personnel on cybercrime awareness and prevention, and coordinating and funding research to investigate online risks to children.

What's happening now September 30, 2009

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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