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HR 150 115th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Computer security and identity theft Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Evidence and witnesses

PROTECT Act of 2017

Introduced: January 3, 2017 Introduced by: Green, Al Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Providing Rewards for Outstanding Tips to Expose Crimes in Technology Act of 2017 or the PROTECT Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish and publicize a cybercrime reward program for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension and conviction of persons who commit certain computer crimes.

What's happening now January 13, 2017

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Jul 25, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 150: PROTECT Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-150/
MLA
"H.R. 150: PROTECT Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-150/.
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H.R. 150, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-150/.
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[H.R. 150: PROTECT Act of 2017](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-150/)
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