HR 4057
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil actions and liability
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
Postal service
Telephone and wireless communication
Interstate Swatting Hoax Act
Introduced: November 18, 2015
Introduced by:
Clark, Katherine M.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 4, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 18, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 18, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Interstate Swatting Hoax Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to use a telecommunications system, the mails, or another facility of interstate or foreign commerce to knowingly report false or misleading information with the intent to cause an emergency law enforcement response.
A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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